Hansen Creek Opal Mine — Rockhounding in King County, Washington
Hansen Creek Opal Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in King County, Washington. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Hansen Creek Opal Mine in King County, Washington
Quick details
- Access
- Paid / fee dig
- County
- King County
- State
- Washington
- Nearest road
- Tinkham Road
- Coordinates
- 47.39119, -121.53066
Land & collecting status
Pay-to-dig site
This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out.
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hansen Creek Opal Mine.
- Denny Mt.King County · 5 mi awayCalcite, Quartz, Amethyst
- Money CreekKing County · 22 mi awayGold
- IssaquahKing County · 22 mi awayAmber
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County · 27 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony Geodes
- Cle ElumKittitas County · 31 mi awayBlue Agate
- American RiverYakima County · 33 mi awayGold Placer
- Gold BarSnohomish County · 33 mi awayGold
- SultanSnohomish County · 37 mi awayGold
Hansen Creek Opal Mine FAQ
Where is Hansen Creek Opal Mine?+
Hansen Creek Opal Mine is in King County, Washington, at 47.39119, -121.53066. Nearest road: Tinkham Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Hansen Creek Opal Mine?+
Hansen Creek Opal Mine is on the rockhounding map but no minerals are listed in our reference. Open RockHoundR to see what other rockhounds have logged.
Is collecting allowed at Hansen Creek Opal Mine?+
Pay-to-dig site. This is a fee-dig location. Hours, prices, and what you can keep vary by operator. Call ahead before driving out. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Hansen Creek Opal Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 47.39119, -121.53066 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tinkham Road.
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