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Moclips: Agate & Jasper Rockhounding in Grays Harbor County, Washington

Updated June 2026

The beach at Moclips lies within Washington's Seashore Conservation Area, documented in rockhounding guides for the agate and jasper that wash in along the tideline and stream gravels. State ocean beach rules allow small-scale collecting year round, so loose agate and jasper can be picked up for personal use. Material concentrates near the low-tide line after winter storms expose fresh gravel. Reported finds include agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Map showing Moclips in Grays Harbor County, Washington

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Access
Public area

Geology at Moclips

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
0 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 Moclips

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 70°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HUMPTULIPS SALMON HATCHERY station (12 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.

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Found at Moclips

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Across the state line from Moclips

Moclips is close enough to the Washington border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Moclips FAQ

Where is Moclips?+
Moclips is in Grays Harbor County, Washington, at 47.26993, -124.23080.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Moclips?+
Moclips is reported to produce Agate, Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Moclips?+
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 Moclips?+
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 Moclips?+
Moclips is workable year-round.
How do I get to Moclips?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 47.26993, -124.23080 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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