Newaukum River gravels: Geode Digging in Lewis County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Newaukum River gravels is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lewis County, Washington. Reported finds include geode, nodules. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Taylor Road South
Postcode: 98532
Coordinates: 46.60762, -122.86132

Geology at Newaukum River gravels

This spot sits on alluvium, mapped as sand and gravel that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Geodes weather out of their host rock and collect in gravels like these, where their round shape and light heft help them stand out.

Mapped unit: alluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: sand and gravel
Elevation: 260 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 Newaukum River gravels

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 79°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, TOLEDO FAA AP 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 Newaukum River gravels

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Across the state line from Newaukum River gravels

Newaukum River gravels 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.

Newaukum River gravels FAQ

Where is Newaukum River gravels?+

Newaukum River gravels is in Lewis County, Washington, at 46.60762, -122.86132. Nearest road: Taylor Road South.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Newaukum River gravels?+

Newaukum River gravels is reported to produce Geode, Nodules.

Is collecting allowed at Newaukum River gravels?+

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 Newaukum River gravels?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Newaukum River gravels?+

Newaukum River gravels is workable year-round.

How do I get to Newaukum River gravels?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.60762, -122.86132 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Taylor Road South.

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