Where to Find Carnelian in Oregon
6 mapped carnelian rockhounding spots in Oregon, across 5 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Douglas County, Clatsop County, and Columbia County. Carnelian is reddish-orange chalcedony, traditionally a rounded, water-worn piece in beach gravels and dry washes. Oregon has a lot of good rockhounding in a compact area: high desert, Owyhee country, Cascade foothills, and the coast.
Map of 6 carnelian rockhounding spots in Oregon
Carnelian by county in Oregon
Counties ranked by number of carnelian spots in our database.
Every carnelian spot in Oregon
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nehalem River gravelsMaple Road | Clatsop County | 45.8905, -123.5569 | Public | |
| Clear CreekClear Creek Road | Columbia County |
| 45.8006, -123.2889 | Public |
| N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs Lane | Douglas County | 43.2977, -122.9391 | Public | |
| S Umpqua RiverAmber Lane | Douglas County | 43.1649, -123.3945 | Public | |
| Green Springs Mt.32-3-32.1 | Jackson County |
| 42.1317, -122.5104 | Public |
| Chandler Mt. | Linn County |
| 44.3403, -122.6976 | Public |
Carnelian in Oregon FAQ
Where can I find carnelian in Oregon?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 carnelian spots in Oregon, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Douglas County.
Is collecting carnelian legal in Oregon?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like carnelian is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Oregon, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best carnelian location in Oregon?+
Douglas County has the most carnelian spots in our database for Oregon. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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