Chattaroy — Rockhounding in Spokane County, Washington

Chattaroy is a mapped rockhounding spot in Spokane County, Washington. Reported finds include garnet, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Spokane County
State: Washington
Nearest road: North Crescent Road
Postcode: 99003
Coordinates: 47.88722, -117.35647

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 Chattaroy

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Chattaroy

Chattaroy 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.

Chattaroy FAQ

Where is Chattaroy?+

Chattaroy is in Spokane County, Washington, at 47.88722, -117.35647. Nearest road: North Crescent Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chattaroy?+

Chattaroy is reported to produce Garnet, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Chattaroy?+

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 Chattaroy?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.88722, -117.35647 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Crescent Road.

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