Shores of Ochoco Reservoir — Rockhounding in Crook County, Oregon

Shores of Ochoco Reservoir is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crook County, Oregon. Reported finds include ochoco jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Shores of Ochoco Reservoir in Crook County, Oregon

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Oregon
Nearest road
Northeast Ochoco Highway

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.

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Found at Shores of Ochoco Reservoir

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Shores of Ochoco Reservoir FAQ

Where is Shores of Ochoco Reservoir?+
Shores of Ochoco Reservoir is in Crook County, Oregon, at 44.31249, -120.68034. Nearest road: Northeast Ochoco Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Shores of Ochoco Reservoir?+
Shores of Ochoco Reservoir is reported to produce Ochoco Jasper.
Is collecting allowed at Shores of Ochoco Reservoir?+
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 Shores of Ochoco Reservoir?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.31249, -120.68034 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northeast Ochoco Highway.

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