Mt. Adams — Rockhounding in Skamania County, Washington

Mt. Adams is a mapped rockhounding spot in Skamania County, Washington. Reported finds include agate, carnelian, chalcedony, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Skamania County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Pacific Crest Trail
Coordinates: 46.23593, -121.54738

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 Mt. Adams

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Mt. Adams FAQ

Where is Mt. Adams?+

Mt. Adams is in Skamania County, Washington, at 46.23593, -121.54738. Nearest road: Pacific Crest Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Adams?+

Mt. Adams is reported to produce Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Jasper, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Adams?+

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 Mt. Adams?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.23593, -121.54738 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pacific Crest Trail.

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