Cle Elum — Rockhounding in Kittitas County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kittitas County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Deer Creek Road
Postcode: 98922
Coordinates: 47.20551, -120.93545

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 Cle Elum

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Blue Agate

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Cle Elum FAQ

Where is Cle Elum?+

Cle Elum is in Kittitas County, Washington, at 47.20551, -120.93545. Nearest road: Deer Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cle Elum?+

Cle Elum is reported to produce Blue Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Cle Elum?+

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 Cle Elum?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.20551, -120.93545 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Deer Creek Road.

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