Bickleton: Agate & Carnelian Rockhounding in Klickitat County, Washington

Updated July 2026

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.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Klickitat County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Tomith Road
Coordinates: 46.01990, -120.51515

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.

Best time to visit Bickleton

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.

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 Bickleton

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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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.

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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