Tunk Creek — Rockhounding in Okanogan County, Washington

Tunk Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Okanogan County, Washington. Reported finds include quartz, blue corundum, pink corundum, thulite, plagioclase. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Okanogan County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Keystone Road
Coordinates: 48.56146, -119.48658

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 Tunk Creek

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Quartz
Blue Corundum
Pink Corundum
Thulite
Plagioclase

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Tunk Creek.

Tunk Creek FAQ

Where is Tunk Creek?+

Tunk Creek is in Okanogan County, Washington, at 48.56146, -119.48658. Nearest road: Keystone Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tunk Creek?+

Tunk Creek is reported to produce Quartz, Blue Corundum, Pink Corundum, Thulite, Plagioclase.

Is collecting allowed at Tunk Creek?+

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 Tunk Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.56146, -119.48658 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Keystone Road.

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