Washington — Rockhounding in Washington County, Kansas

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Kansas
Coordinates: 39.85058, -96.98588

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Washington

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Washington.

Across the state line from Washington

Washington is close enough to the Kansas border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Washington FAQ

Where is Washington?+

Washington is in Washington County, Kansas, at 39.85058, -96.98588.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Washington?+

Washington is reported to produce Celestite.

Is collecting allowed at Washington?+

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 Washington?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.85058, -96.98588 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

More rockhounding in Kansas

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Open Washington on the map

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