Crescent Beach — Rockhounding in Clallam County, Washington

Crescent Beach is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clallam County, Washington. Reported finds include agate, chert, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clallam County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Crescent Beach Road
Coordinates: 48.16121, -123.70942

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

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Crescent Beach

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Crescent Beach FAQ

Where is Crescent Beach?+

Crescent Beach is in Clallam County, Washington, at 48.16121, -123.70942. Nearest road: Crescent Beach Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crescent Beach?+

Crescent Beach is reported to produce Agate, Chert, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Crescent Beach?+

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 Crescent Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.16121, -123.70942 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crescent Beach Road.

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