Waterville — Rockhounding in Douglas County, Washington

Waterville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Douglas County, Washington. Reported finds include common opal. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Douglas County
State: Washington
Nearest road: West Locust Street
Postcode: 98858
Coordinates: 47.64739, -120.07150

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 Waterville

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Waterville FAQ

Where is Waterville?+

Waterville is in Douglas County, Washington, at 47.64739, -120.07150. Nearest road: West Locust Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Waterville?+

Waterville is reported to produce Common Opal.

Is collecting allowed at Waterville?+

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 Waterville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.64739, -120.07150 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Locust Street.

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