Mt. Adams — Rockhounding in Skamania County, Washington
Mt. Adams is a mapped rockhounding spot in Skamania County, Washington. Reported finds include agate, carnelian, chalcedony, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Mt. Adams in Skamania County, Washington
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Skamania County
- State
- Washington
- Nearest road
- Pacific Crest Trail
- Coordinates
- 46.23593, -121.54738
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:
- Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
- Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
- BLM Spokane District
- Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules
Found at Mt. Adams
Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mt. Adams.
- Klickitat RiverKlickitat County, Washington · 37 mi awayPetrified Wood
- LyleKlickitat County, Washington · 40 mi awayPetrified Wood
- BickletonKlickitat County, Washington · 52 mi awayAgate, Carnelian, Jasper
- American RiverYakima County, Washington · 54 mi awayGold
- WashougalClark County, Washington · 55 mi awayMoss Agate, Amethyst
- Clay CityPierce County, Washington · 58 mi awayAmethyst
- Brush PrairieClark County, Washington · 60 mi awayGold
- CamasClark County, Washington · 63 mi awayGold
Across the state line from Mt. Adams
Mt. Adams is close enough to the Washington border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.
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