Hamilton — Rockhounding in Skagit County, Washington

Hamilton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Skagit County, Washington. Reported finds include hematite, gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Skagit County
State: Washington
Nearest road: South Skagit Highway
Postcode: 98284
Coordinates: 48.51706, -121.96788

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 Hamilton

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Hamilton FAQ

Where is Hamilton?+

Hamilton is in Skagit County, Washington, at 48.51706, -121.96788. Nearest road: South Skagit Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hamilton?+

Hamilton is reported to produce Hematite, Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Hamilton?+

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 Hamilton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.51706, -121.96788 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Skagit Highway.

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