Moses Coulee — Rockhounding in Douglas County, Washington

Moses Coulee is a mapped rockhounding spot in Douglas County, Washington. Reported finds include opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Douglas County
State: Washington
Coordinates: 47.45208, -119.81041

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 Moses Coulee

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Opalized Wood

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Moses Coulee FAQ

Where is Moses Coulee?+

Moses Coulee is in Douglas County, Washington, at 47.45208, -119.81041.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moses Coulee?+

Moses Coulee is reported to produce Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Moses Coulee?+

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 Moses Coulee?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.45208, -119.81041 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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