Lebam: Fossil Hunting in Pacific County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Lebam is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pacific County, Washington. Reported finds include agatized fossil shells, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pacific County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Lebam Road
Postcode: 98577
Coordinates: 46.56352, -123.56479

Geology at Lebam

This spot sits on alluvium, mapped as sand and gravel that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Reworked sediments like these can carry fossils eroded from older beds upstream, typically as rolled bone fragments, teeth, and shell material.

Mapped unit: alluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: sand and gravel
Elevation: 180 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 Lebam

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 71°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, RAYMOND 2 S station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Lebam

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lebam.

Across the state line from Lebam

Lebam 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.

Lebam FAQ

Where is Lebam?+

Lebam is in Pacific County, Washington, at 46.56352, -123.56479. Nearest road: Lebam Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lebam?+

Lebam is reported to produce Agatized Fossil Shells, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Lebam?+

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 Lebam?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Lebam?+

Lebam is workable year-round.

How do I get to Lebam?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.56352, -123.56479 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lebam Road.

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