Lyman Lake — Rockhounding in Okanogan County, Washington

Lyman Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Okanogan County, Washington. Reported finds include gold, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Okanogan County
State: Washington
Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 500
Coordinates: 48.52730, -119.02356

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 Lyman Lake

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Lyman Lake FAQ

Where is Lyman Lake?+

Lyman Lake is in Okanogan County, Washington, at 48.52730, -119.02356. Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 500.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lyman Lake?+

Lyman Lake is reported to produce Gold, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Lyman Lake?+

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 Lyman Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.52730, -119.02356 in Google Maps. The nearest road is National Forest Development Road 500.

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