Cathedral Peak: Wolframite Rockhounding in Okanogan County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Cathedral Peak is a mapped rockhounding spot in Okanogan County, Washington. Reported finds include wolframite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Okanogan County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Boundary Trail
Coordinates: 48.98990, -120.17803

Geology at Cathedral Peak

This spot sits on Cathedral batholith, mapped as quartz monzonite that formed roughly 145 to 66 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Cathedral batholith
Age: 145–66 Ma (Cretaceous)
Rock types: quartz monzonite
Elevation: 7,010 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 Cathedral Peak

Best months: May to September. Typical highs run 70°F in midsummer and 14°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 1°F. At about 7,010 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MAZAMA station (29 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 Cathedral Peak

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Wolframite

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Cathedral Peak FAQ

Where is Cathedral Peak?+

Cathedral Peak is in Okanogan County, Washington, at 48.98990, -120.17803. Nearest road: Boundary Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cathedral Peak?+

Cathedral Peak is reported to produce Wolframite.

Is collecting allowed at Cathedral Peak?+

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 Cathedral Peak?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Cathedral Peak?+

The most comfortable months at Cathedral Peak are May to September. At about 7,010 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

How do I get to Cathedral Peak?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.98990, -120.17803 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Boundary Trail.

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