Where to Find Opalized Wood in Oregon
Oregon has 5 mapped collecting spots that report opalized wood, spread across 3 counties. 1 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every opalized wood spot we track in Oregon
Best spotSuccor Creek General AreaMalheur County, OregonPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
RockvilleMalheur County, OregonCheck locally · Opalized Wood, Agatized Wood, Chalcedony +4- Congleton HollowCrook County, OregonCheck locally · Petrified Wood, Limb Cast, Opalized Wood
- Dendrite ButteCrook County, OregonCheck locally · Limb Cast, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Chenowith CreekWasco County, OregonPermission required · Opalized Wood
Standout opalized wood spots in Oregon
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for opalized wood in Oregon
Ranked by the number of mapped opalized wood spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the opalized wood identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Opalized Wood in the encyclopedia.
Opalized Wood in Oregon FAQ
Where can you find opalized wood in Oregon?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Crook County, Malheur County, and Wasco County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many opalized wood spots are mapped in Oregon?+
5 spots across 3 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect opalized wood in Oregon?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 1 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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