Rockhounding near Kamloops, BC
31 mapped rockhounding spots within 320 km of Kamloops, most within a few hours' drive. Below: every spot, closest first, with what it produces and its access.
Every spot within 320 km of Kamloops
Kamloops LakeThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 19 km awayPermission required · Chalcedony, Calcite, Quartz- Monte CreekThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 27 km awayCheck locally · Amethyst, Quartz
- Deadman RiverThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 38 km awayPermission required · Agate, Moss Agate, Chalcedony +2
- Monte LakeThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 41 km awayCheck locally · Chalcedony, Stilbite Subgroup, Heulandite Subgroup +5
- Squilax MountainThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 59 km awayPermission required · Agate, Geode
- McAbee Fossil BedsThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 59 km awayCheck locally · Fossil, Fossil Insects, Fossil Plants +1
- Okanagan OpalRegional District of North Okanagan, British Columbia · 64 km awayFee dig · Opal, Precious Opal, Agate +1
- AshcroftThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 67 km awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz
- Cache CreekThompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 72 km awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
Lytton Panning Reserve (Site 1)Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 101 km awayPublic access · Gold- Lytton Panning Reserve (Site 2)Thompson-Nicola Regional District, British Columbia · 102 km awayPublic access · Gold, Jade, Agate +2
- Fraser RiverSquamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia · 108 km awayPublic access · Jade, Nephrite, Gold
- Cayoosh Creek Panning ReserveSquamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia · 113 km awayPublic access · Gold, Jade, Agate +1
- Princeton Panning ReserveRegional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia · 135 km awayPublic access · Gold, Platinum
- Vermilion BluffsRegional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia · 138 km awayPermission required · Agate
- Agate Mountain (Agate Bluffs)Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia · 143 km awayPermission required · Agate
- YaleFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia · 146 km awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Kettle River Panning ReserveRegional District of North Okanagan, British Columbia · 147 km awayPublic access · Gold
- Hope Panning ReserveFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia · 163 km awayPublic access · Gold
- HopeFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia · 164 km awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Chalcedony
- Goldstream River Panning ReserveColumbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia · 166 km awayPublic access · Gold
- Noel CreekSquamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia · 175 km awayPermission required · Jade, Nephrite
- Barnes Creek Panning ReserveRegional District of Central Kootenay, British Columbia · 178 km awayPublic access · Gold
- Rock Candy MineRegional District of Kootenay Boundary, British Columbia · 205 km awayFee dig · Fluorite, Baryte, Quartz +1
- Fraser River GravelsFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia · 209 km awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Quartz
- Chilliwack RiverFraser Valley Regional District, British Columbia · 212 km awayPublic access · Chalcedony, Quartz
- Britannia Mine MuseumSquamish-Lillooet Regional District, British Columbia · 236 km awayFee dig · Gold
- Barkerville (Eldorado Gold Panning)Cariboo Regional District, British Columbia · 278 km awayFee dig · Gold
- Burgess Shale (Walcott Quarry)Columbia-Shuswap Regional District, British Columbia · 283 km awayCheck locally · Fossil
- Quesnel Panning ReserveCariboo Regional District, British Columbia · 296 km awayPublic access · Gold
- Island View BeachCapital Regional District, British Columbia · 320 km awayCheck locally · Agate, Jasper, Dallasite +1
Most-reported finds near Kamloops
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Kamloops rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Kamloops?+
There are 31 mapped rockhounding spots within about 320 km of Kamloops, British Columbia. The closest is Kamloops Lake in Thompson-Nicola Regional District, roughly 19 km away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Kamloops?+
Spots within driving distance of Kamloops most commonly produce agate, gold, chalcedony, quartz, jasper, jade.
Is rockhounding legal near Kamloops?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals for personal use is generally allowed on public Crown land and many beaches. Provincial and national parks, ecological reserves, and private property are off-limits without permission, and collecting rules in Canada are set provincially. Each spot page lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Kamloops?+
The spots on this page sit within about 320 km of Kamloops, which is roughly a few hours of driving. Closer spots are good for a day trip; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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