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Bickleton: Agate & Carnelian Rockhounding in Klickitat County, Washington

Permission required4 mineralsKlickitat County, WashingtonUpdated July 2026
Minerals reported
4
Elevation
3,560 ft
Best months
March to October

Bickleton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Klickitat County, Washington. Reported finds include agate, carnelian, jasper, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Permission required before collecting

Nearest road
Tomith Road
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Bickleton

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 33°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 19°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, SATUS PASS 2 SSW station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Bickleton

This spot sits on Roza Member, Wanapum Basalt, mapped as basalt flows (roza member [crb and wb]) that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Petrified wood typically comes from volcanic ash beds like the ones associated with this ground, where buried forests were slowly replaced by silica.

Mapped unit
Roza Member, Wanapum Basalt
Age
23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types
basalt flows (roza member [crb and wb])
Elevation
3,560 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.

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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 Bickleton

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bickleton.

  • MabtonYakima County, Washington · 27 mi awayPetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
  • Horse Heaven HillsBenton County, Washington · 33 mi awayOpalized Wood
  • Klickitat RiverKlickitat County, Washington · 38 mi awayPetrified Wood
  • LyleKlickitat County, Washington · 42 mi awayPetrified Wood
  • Cairn Hope PeakYakima County, Washington · 46 mi awayPetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
  • Rattlesnake Mt.Benton County, Washington · 50 mi awayPetrified Wood, Opalized Wood
  • Mt. AdamsSkamania County, Washington · 52 mi awayAgate, Carnelian, Chalcedony
  • MattawaGrant County, Washington · 61 mi awayOpalized Wood

Across the state line from Bickleton

Bickleton 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.

  • John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon State ParkGilliam County, Oregon · 38 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood
  • Chenowith CreekWasco County, Oregon · 45 mi awayOpalized Wood
  • MosierWasco County, Oregon · 48 mi awayPetrified Wood, Silicified Pine Cone
  • General AreaMorrow County, Oregon · 68 mi awayNodules Filled With Opal
  • Wheeler High School Fossil BedsWheeler County, Oregon · 72 mi awayFossil
  • AntelopeWasco County, Oregon · 78 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Geode

Bickleton FAQ

Where is Bickleton?+
Bickleton is in Klickitat County, Washington, at 46.01990, -120.51515. Nearest road: Tomith Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Bickleton?+
Bickleton is reported to produce Agate, Carnelian, Jasper, Opalized Wood.
Is collecting allowed at Bickleton?+
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 Bickleton?+
A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.
When is the best time to visit Bickleton?+
The most comfortable months at Bickleton are March to October.
How do I get to Bickleton?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 46.01990, -120.51515 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tomith Road.

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