Where to Find Agates near Bellingham, WA
17 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bellingham report agate. The closest is Cherry Point, about 14 miles out (17 min drive).
Agates are banded chalcedony nodules that survive long after their volcanic host rock rots away, which is why they concentrate in gravel bars, beaches, and glacial deposits far from where they formed.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Bellingham
Cherry PointWhatcom County, Washington · 14 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper- Walker ValleySkagit County, Washington · 30 mi awayPublic access · Geode, Agate, Blue Agate
- Point RobertsWhatcom County, Washington · 30 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
- DungenessClallam County, Washington · 52 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Orbicular Jasper
Best spotCrescent BeachClallam County, Washington · 70 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chert, Jasper- SapphoClallam County, Washington · 95 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Orbicular Jasper
- Sol Duc RiverClallam County, Washington · 108 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chert, Jasper
La PushClallam County, Washington · 115 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper- KalalochJefferson County, Washington · 118 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper
- QueetsJefferson County, Washington · 120 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chert, Jasper
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington · 123 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Geode
- Cle ElumKittitas County, Washington · 128 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate
- Best spotMoclipsGrays Harbor County, Washington · 131 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper
- LibertyKittitas County, Washington · 133 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Nodule
- CentraliaLewis County, Washington · 140 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
- Damon PointGrays Harbor County, Washington · 146 mi awayPublic access · Agate
- Lucas CreekLewis County, Washington · 147 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +3
Types of agates reported near Bellingham
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate16
- Blue Agate2
Agates near Bellingham FAQ
Where can I find agates near Bellingham?+
17 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bellingham report agate. The closest is Cherry Point in Whatcom County, roughly 14 miles away (17 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Bellingham?+
13 of the 17 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What is the fastest way to spot an agate in a gravel bed?+
Look for waxy luster and translucence rather than color. Wet the stone or look right after rain: agate glows softly at thin edges when backlit, while jasper and chert stay opaque. Banding clinches it but is often hidden until the stone is cracked or tumbled.
How far from Bellingham do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 14 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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