Columbia River — Rockhounding in Chelan County, Washington

Columbia River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chelan County, Washington. Reported finds include gold placer. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chelan County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Hidden Lane
Postcode: 98816
Coordinates: 47.86954, -119.91218

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 Columbia River

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Gold Placer

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Columbia River FAQ

Where is Columbia River?+

Columbia River is in Chelan County, Washington, at 47.86954, -119.91218. Nearest road: Hidden Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Columbia River?+

Columbia River is reported to produce Gold Placer.

Is collecting allowed at Columbia River?+

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 Columbia River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.86954, -119.91218 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hidden Lane.

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