Ocean Park: Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Pacific County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Ocean Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pacific County, Washington. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Ocean Park in Pacific County, Washington

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Bay to Ocean Trail
Postcode
98637

Geology at Ocean Park

This spot sits on ground mapped as water that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Tough silica like agate and jasper typically survives weathering and collects as float in drainages and gravel.

Mapped unit
water
Age
< 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation
0 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 Ocean Park

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 65°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, LONG BEACH EXP STN 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:

Found at Ocean Park

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ocean Park.

Across the state line from Ocean Park

Ocean Park 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.

Ocean Park FAQ

Where is Ocean Park?+
Ocean Park is in Pacific County, Washington, at 46.49240, -124.05874. Nearest road: Bay to Ocean Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Ocean Park?+
Ocean Park is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Ocean Park?+
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 Ocean Park?+
Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.
When is the best time to visit Ocean Park?+
Ocean Park is workable year-round.
How do I get to Ocean Park?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 46.49240, -124.05874 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bay to Ocean Trail.

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