Ozette River: Gold Prospecting in Clallam County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Ozette River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clallam County, Washington. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Clallam County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Hoko Ozette Road
Coordinates: 48.15781, -124.67312

Geology at Ozette River

This spot sits on alluvium, mapped as sand and gravel that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Stream-worked gravels like these are where placer gold tends to concentrate, settling toward bedrock, inside gravel bars, and behind boulders.

Mapped unit: alluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: sand and gravel
Elevation: 70 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Ozette River

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 48°F in winter to 68°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, QUILLAYUTE AP station (16 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Ozette River

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Ozette River FAQ

Where is Ozette River?+

Ozette River is in Clallam County, Washington, at 48.15781, -124.67312. Nearest road: Hoko Ozette Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ozette River?+

Ozette River is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Ozette River?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Ozette River?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Ozette River?+

Ozette River is workable year-round.

How do I get to Ozette River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.15781, -124.67312 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hoko Ozette Road.

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