Ellensburg — Rockhounding in Kittitas County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Kittitas County
State: Washington
Coordinates: 47.08926, -120.51785

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 Ellensburg

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Geodes

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Ellensburg FAQ

Where is Ellensburg?+

Ellensburg is in Kittitas County, Washington, at 47.08926, -120.51785.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ellensburg?+

Ellensburg is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Ellensburg?+

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 Ellensburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.08926, -120.51785 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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