Ozette River — Rockhounding in Clallam County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clallam County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Hoko Ozette Road
Coordinates: 48.15781, -124.67312

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 Ozette River

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Gold Placer

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Ozette River FAQ

Where is Ozette River?+

Ozette River is in Clallam County, Washington, at 48.15781, -124.67312. Nearest road: Hoko Ozette Road.

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

Ozette River is reported to produce Gold Placer.

Is collecting allowed at Ozette 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 Ozette River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.15781, -124.67312 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hoko Ozette Road.

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