Newport — Rockhounding in Pend Oreille County, Washington

Newport is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pend Oreille County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Carol Lane
Postcode: 99156
Coordinates: 48.19645, -117.06183

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 Newport

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Amethyst

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Newport FAQ

Where is Newport?+

Newport is in Pend Oreille County, Washington, at 48.19645, -117.06183. Nearest road: Carol Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Newport?+

Newport is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Newport?+

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 Newport?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.19645, -117.06183 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carol Lane.

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