Rockhounding near Burns, OR

68 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Burns — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Burns, Oregon

Closest rockhounding spots to Burns

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Burns

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Burns?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Burns to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Burns

Sorted by distance from Burns. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Sylvies CanyonHarney County
  • Wood Opal
43.8583, -119.1137Public
Warm Springs ReservoirHarney County43.6216, -118.2435Public
Glass Butte Recreational Rockhound AreaLake County43.5573, -120.0745Public
S Fork Crooked RiverCrook County
  • Agatized Limb Casts
44.0844, -120.0447Public
Hampton ButteDeschutes County43.8570, -120.2544Public
John Day RiverJohn Day HighwayGrant County44.4968, -119.5954Public
Spectrum Sunstone MineLake County
    42.7326, -119.8678Paid / fee
    Carey Agate BedsMaury RoadCrook County44.0330, -120.4185Public
    Orofino Mine areaForest Road 100Grant County44.7479, -118.4768Permission
    West Side Warner PeakLake County42.4672, -119.7819Permission
    Sheep creekCrook County44.3017, -120.4629Public
    Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County44.3624, -117.6981Public
    BroganJohn Day HighwayMalheur County44.2320, -117.5106Public
    Bear CreekCrook County44.0724, -120.7454Public
    White Fir SpringWildcat Mountain RoadCrook County44.4046, -120.5536Public
    White RockWhite Rock Spring RoadCrook County44.4245, -120.5465Public
    Desolation CanyonCrook County44.4757, -120.5074Permission
    Whistler SpringNational Forest Development Road 2700-500Crook County44.4964, -120.4859Public
    Shores of Ochoco ReservoirNortheast Ochoco HighwayCrook County
    • Ochoco Jasper
    44.3125, -120.6803Public
    Forked Horn ButteCrook County44.4553, -120.5610Permission
    Harvey CreekMill Creek RoadCrook County44.4578, -120.5968Public
    Succor Creek General AreaMalheur County43.3600, -117.1093Public
    HomedaleOwyhee County43.5532, -117.0249Public
    Shirttail CreekShirttail Creek RoadBaker County44.5176, -117.4194Public
    Opal ButteMorrow County
    • Hyalite Opal
    45.0437, -119.6134Permission

    Burns rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Burns?+
    There are 68 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Burns, Oregon. The closest is Sylvies Canyon in Harney County, roughly 19 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Burns?+
    Spots within driving distance of Burns most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, thundereggs, petrified wood, opal.
    Is rockhounding legal near Burns?+
    Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
    How far do most rockhounders drive from Burns?+
    Most weekend trips from Burns fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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    The spots above span 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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