Desolation Canyon — Rockhounding in Crook County, Oregon

Desolation Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crook County, Oregon. Reported finds include thundereggs. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crook County
State: Oregon
Coordinates: 44.47571, -120.50740

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Oregon/Washington — Rockhounding & mineral material
Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI)
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department — beach collecting rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Desolation Canyon

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Desolation Canyon FAQ

Where is Desolation Canyon?+

Desolation Canyon is in Crook County, Oregon, at 44.47571, -120.50740.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Desolation Canyon?+

Desolation Canyon is reported to produce Thundereggs.

Is collecting allowed at Desolation Canyon?+

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 Desolation Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.47571, -120.50740 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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