Osoyoos Lake — Rockhounding in Okanogan County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Okanogan County
State: Washington
Nearest road: US 97
Postcode: 98844
Coordinates: 48.96355, -119.45153

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 Osoyoos Lake

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Osoyoos Lake FAQ

Where is Osoyoos Lake?+

Osoyoos Lake is in Okanogan County, Washington, at 48.96355, -119.45153. Nearest road: US 97.

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

Osoyoos Lake is reported to produce Copper, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Osoyoos 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 Osoyoos Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.96355, -119.45153 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 97.

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