N Umpqua River — Rockhounding in Douglas County, Oregon

N Umpqua River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Douglas County, Oregon. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, carnelian, jasper, petrified wood, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Douglas County
State: Oregon
Nearest road: Smith Springs Lane
Postcode: 97447
Coordinates: 43.29774, -122.93905

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 N Umpqua River

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N Umpqua River FAQ

Where is N Umpqua River?+

N Umpqua River is in Douglas County, Oregon, at 43.29774, -122.93905. Nearest road: Smith Springs Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at N Umpqua River?+

N Umpqua River is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Silicified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at N Umpqua River?+

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 N Umpqua River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.29774, -122.93905 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Smith Springs Lane.

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