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Newport: Amethyst Rockhounding in Pend Oreille County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Newport is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Newport in Pend Oreille County, Washington

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Carol Lane
Postcode
99156

Geology at Newport

This spot sits on Missoula, glacial Lake, deposits of, mapped as outburst flood deposits and gravel that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit
Missoula, glacial Lake, deposits of
Age
3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Rock types
outburst flood deposits and gravel
Elevation
2,340 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 Newport

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 23°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, NEWPORT station (1 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:

Found at Newport

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Newport.

Across the state line from Newport

Newport 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.

Newport FAQ

Where is Newport?+
Newport is in Pend Oreille County, Washington, at 48.19645, -117.06183. Nearest road: Carol Lane.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Newport?+
Newport is reported to produce Amethyst.
Is collecting allowed at Newport?+
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 Newport?+
A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.
When is the best time to visit Newport?+
The most comfortable months at Newport are March to October.
How do I get to Newport?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 48.19645, -117.06183 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carol Lane.

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