Horse Heaven Hills — Rockhounding in Benton County, Washington

Horse Heaven Hills is a mapped rockhounding spot in Benton County, Washington. Reported finds include opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Benton County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Sellards Road
Coordinates: 46.13160, -119.84629

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.

Found at Horse Heaven Hills

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Opalized Wood

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Horse Heaven Hills FAQ

Where is Horse Heaven Hills?+

Horse Heaven Hills is in Benton County, Washington, at 46.13160, -119.84629. Nearest road: Sellards Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Horse Heaven Hills?+

Horse Heaven Hills is reported to produce Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Horse Heaven Hills?+

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.

How do I get to Horse Heaven Hills?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.13160, -119.84629 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sellards Road.

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