Warner Canyon — Rockhounding in Lake County, Oregon

Warner Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lake County, Oregon. Reported finds include petrified wood, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Warner Canyon in Lake County, Oregon

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Oregon
Nearest road
Winnemucca-to-the-Sea 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.

State guidance last verified:

Found at Warner Canyon

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Warner Canyon.

Across the state line from Warner Canyon

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

Warner Canyon FAQ

Where is Warner Canyon?+
Warner Canyon is in Lake County, Oregon, at 42.23872, -120.31008. Nearest road: Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Warner Canyon?+
Warner Canyon is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Warner 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 Warner Canyon?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.23872, -120.31008 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Winnemucca-to-the-Sea Highway.

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