Clay City — Rockhounding in Pierce County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pierce County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Sigmond Road East
Postcode: 98328
Coordinates: 46.92843, -122.23681

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 Clay City

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Amethyst

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Clay City FAQ

Where is Clay City?+

Clay City is in Pierce County, Washington, at 46.92843, -122.23681. Nearest road: Sigmond Road East.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clay City?+

Clay City is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Clay City?+

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 Clay City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.92843, -122.23681 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sigmond Road East.

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