Rockhounding in Kittitas County, Washington
8 mapped rockhounding spots in Kittitas County. Most commonly produces agate, opalized wood, petrified wood, blue agate.
Map showing 8 rockhounding spots in Kittitas County, Washington
Minerals reported in Kittitas County
- Agate2
- Opalized Wood2
- Petrified Wood2
- Blue Agate1
- Blue Agate Geode1
- Chalcedony Geode1
- Chalcedony Nodules1
- Geode1
Spots in Kittitas County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cle ElumDeer Creek Road |
| 47.2055, -120.9354 | Public |
| Columbia RiverBeverly Railroad Bridge | 46.8349, -119.9497 | Public | |
| Ellensburg | 47.0893, -120.5178 | Public | |
| LibertyForest Road 9718-801 | 47.2697, -120.6316 | Public | |
| LibertyForest Road 9718-118 |
| 47.2727, -120.6337 | Public |
| Middle Fork Teanaway RiverMiddle Fork Teanaway Road |
| 47.2971, -120.9623 | Public |
| Petrified Forest State ParkRecreation Drive | 46.9602, -119.9884 | Public | |
| Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeForest Road 9738-120 |
| 47.3295, -120.7456 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Washington
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Kittitas County. A natural extension if Kittitas County is already on your trip plan.
- Yakima County~41 mi3 spotsTop: Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Gold
- King County~55 mi4 spotsTop: Amber, Amethyst, Calcite
- Douglas County~61 mi4 spotsTop: Common Opal, Gold, Jadeite
- Snohomish County~80 mi5 spotsTop: Gold, Arsenic, Arsenopyrite
- Klickitat County~95 mi3 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Agate, Carnelian
- Okanogan County~117 mi6 spotsTop: Gold, Quartz, Blue Corundum
Kittitas County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Kittitas County, Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 rockhounding spots in Kittitas County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Kittitas County?+
Spots in Kittitas County most often produce Agate, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Blue Agate, Blue Agate Geode. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Kittitas 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.
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