Rockhounding in Benton County, Washington
2 mapped rockhounding spots in Benton County. Most commonly produces opalized wood, petrified wood.
Map showing 2 rockhounding spots in Benton County, Washington
Minerals reported in Benton County
Spots in Benton County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Heaven HillsSellards Road | 46.1316, -119.8463 | Public | |
| Rattlesnake Mt. | 46.3957, -119.6131 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Washington
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Benton County. A natural extension if Benton County is already on your trip plan.
- Yakima County~37 mi3 spotsTop: Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Gold
- Klickitat County~68 mi3 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Agate, Carnelian
- Kittitas County~73 mi8 spotsTop: Agate, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Douglas County~105 mi4 spotsTop: Common Opal, Gold, Jadeite
- King County~123 mi4 spotsTop: Amber, Amethyst, Calcite
- Asotin County~126 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Fire Opal
Across the state line from Benton County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Washington.
Benton County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Benton County, Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Benton County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Benton County?+
Spots in Benton County most often produce Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Benton County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Benton County rockhounding trip
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