Rockhounding in King County, Washington
4 mapped rockhounding spots in King County. Most commonly produces amber, amethyst, calcite, gold.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in King County, Washington
Spots in King County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denny Mt.Denny Creek Trail | 47.4332, -121.4486 | Public | |
| Hansen Creek Opal MineTinkham Road | 47.3912, -121.5307 | Paid / fee | |
| IssaquahWest Side Road | 47.4787, -121.9905 | Public | |
| Money CreekMoney Creek Road | 47.6995, -121.4678 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Washington
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to King County. A natural extension if King County is already on your trip plan.
- Snohomish County~35 mi5 spotsTop: Gold, Arsenic, Arsenopyrite
- Kittitas County~55 mi8 spotsTop: Agate, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Yakima County~87 mi3 spotsTop: Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Gold
- Lewis County~91 mi7 spotsTop: Geode, Carnelian, Petrified Wood
- Douglas County~94 mi4 spotsTop: Common Opal, Gold, Jadeite
- Klickitat County~120 mi3 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Agate, Carnelian
King County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in King County, Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in King County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in King County?+
Spots in King County most often produce Amber, Amethyst, Calcite, Gold, Opal. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these King 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 King County rockhounding trip
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