Rockhounding in Okanogan County, Washington

6 mapped rockhounding spots in Okanogan County. Most commonly produces gold, quartz, blue corundum, chalcopyrite.

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Best spotTunk CreekOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Quartz, Blue Corundum, Pink Corundum +2
Lyman LakeOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Gold, Quartz
MethowOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Stibnite, Chalcopyrite
Osoyoos LakeOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Copper, Pyrite
Cathedral PeakOkanogan County, WashingtonPermission required · Wolframite
Mary Ann CreekOkanogan County, WashingtonPublic access · Gold

Okanogan County rockhounding photos

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Rose-pink thulite, a variety of zoisite like that found in the schist at Tunk Creek — Tunk CreekOkanogan County, Washington

Minerals reported in Okanogan County

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Hand-picked spot in Okanogan County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Tunk Creek
Public access
Okanogan County
Tunk Creek is one of Washington's few documented thulite localities, where rose-pink thulite, a variety of zoisite, occurs in lenses up to three feet across within hornblende schist.
Quartz, Blue Corundum, Pink Corundum, Thulite

Neighboring counties in Washington

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Okanogan County. A natural extension if Okanogan County is already on your trip plan.

Okanogan County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Okanogan County, Washington?+

RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Okanogan County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Okanogan County?+

Spots in Okanogan County most often produce Gold, Quartz, Blue Corundum, Chalcopyrite, Copper. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Okanogan County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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