Kelso — Rockhounding in Cowlitz County, Washington

Kelso is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cowlitz County, Washington. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cowlitz County
State: Washington
Nearest road: I 5
Postcode: 98609
Coordinates: 46.06721, -122.86771

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 Kelso

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Agate

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Kelso FAQ

Where is Kelso?+

Kelso is in Cowlitz County, Washington, at 46.06721, -122.86771. Nearest road: I 5.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kelso?+

Kelso is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Kelso?+

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 Kelso?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.06721, -122.86771 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 5.

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