Deer Lake — Rockhounding in Stevens County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Stevens County
State: Washington
Coordinates: 48.11074, -117.55305

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 Deer Lake

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Pyrite

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Deer Lake FAQ

Where is Deer Lake?+

Deer Lake is in Stevens County, Washington, at 48.11074, -117.55305.

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

Deer Lake is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Deer 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 Deer Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.11074, -117.55305 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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