Walker Valley: Geode Digging in Skagit County, Washington

Updated August 2026

Walker Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Skagit County, Washington. Reported finds include geode, agate, blue agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Skagit County
State: Washington
Nearest road: WV-0504
Coordinates: 48.37270, -122.16629

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 Walker Valley

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Walker Valley FAQ

Where is Walker Valley?+

Walker Valley is in Skagit County, Washington, at 48.37270, -122.16629. Nearest road: WV-0504.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Walker Valley?+

Walker Valley is reported to produce Geode, Agate, Blue Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Walker Valley?+

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 Walker Valley?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

How do I get to Walker Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.37270, -122.16629 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WV-0504.

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