Where to Find Thundereggs in Oregon
12 mapped thundereggs rockhounding spots in Oregon, across 4 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Crook County, Jefferson County, and Lake County. Thundereggs is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Oregon has a lot of good rockhounding in a compact area: high desert, Owyhee country, Cascade foothills, and the coast.
Map of 12 thundereggs rockhounding spots in Oregon
Thundereggs by county in Oregon
Counties ranked by number of thundereggs spots in our database.
Every thundereggs spot in Oregon
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desolation Canyon | Crook County | 44.4757, -120.5074 | Public | |
| Forked Horn Butte | Crook County | 44.4553, -120.5610 | Public | |
| Harvey CreekMill Creek Road | Crook County | 44.4578, -120.5968 | Public | |
| Whistler SpringNational Forest Development Road 2700-500 | Crook County | 44.4964, -120.4859 | Public | |
| White Fir SpringWildcat Mountain Road | Crook County | 44.4046, -120.5536 | Public | |
| White RockWhite Rock Spring Road | Crook County | 44.4245, -120.5465 | Public | |
| AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek Road | Jefferson County | 44.7358, -120.7542 | Permission | |
| Priday Agate BedsNortheast Pony Butte Road | Jefferson County | 44.7373, -120.9073 | Paid / fee | |
| WillowdaleThe Dalles-California Highway | Jefferson County | 44.8038, -120.9424 | Permission | |
| Crane Mountain | Lake County | 42.0688, -120.2901 | Public | |
| West Side Warner Peak | Lake County | 42.4672, -119.7819 | Public | |
| Sunflower FlatS-509 Road | Wasco County | 45.0746, -121.4030 | Public |
Thundereggs in Oregon FAQ
Where can I find thundereggs in Oregon?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 thundereggs spots in Oregon, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crook County.
Is collecting thundereggs legal in Oregon?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like thundereggs 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 thundereggs location in Oregon?+
Crook County has the most thundereggs spots in our database for Oregon. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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