Sappho: Agate & Orbicular Jasper Rockhounding in Clallam County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Sappho is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clallam County, Washington. Reported finds include agate, orbicular jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clallam County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Rixon Road
Postcode: 98305
Coordinates: 48.07065, -124.28603

Geology at Sappho

This spot sits on ground mapped as water that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Tough silica like agate and jasper typically survives weathering and collects as float in drainages and gravel.

Mapped unit: water
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation: 460 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 Sappho

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 73°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FORKS 1 E station (9 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

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 Sappho

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Sappho FAQ

Where is Sappho?+

Sappho is in Clallam County, Washington, at 48.07065, -124.28603. Nearest road: Rixon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sappho?+

Sappho is reported to produce Agate, Orbicular Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Sappho?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Sappho?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Sappho?+

Sappho is workable year-round.

How do I get to Sappho?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.07065, -124.28603 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rixon Road.

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