Rockhounding near Eugene, OR

60 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Eugene — 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, Washington, California.

Closest rockhounding spots to Eugene

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

Mt. PisgahLane County, Oregon7 mi · 9 min driveAgate, Calcite, Heulandite
Calapooia River & Ames CreekLinn County, Oregon25 mi · 32 min driveBanded Agate, Geode, Silicified Wood
Chandler Mt.Linn County, Oregon28 mi · 35 min drivePurple Agate, Carnelian, Blue Agate
Willamette RiverBenton County, Oregon34 mi · 43 min driveAgate, Jasper, Bloodstone
Quartzville Recreational Mining CorridorLinn County, Oregon48 mi · 1 hr driveGold, Agate, Jasper
N Umpqua RiverDouglas County, Oregon53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Carnelian

Most-reported finds near Eugene

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

Hunting something specific near Eugene?

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

Every spot within 150 miles of Eugene

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

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Mt. PisgahTrail #6	Lane County	Agate Calcite Heulandite Jasper Malachite Mesolite Quartz	44.0057, -122.9645	Permission
Calapooia River & Ames CreekHalsey-Sweet Home Highway	Linn County	Banded Agate Geode Silicified Wood	44.3514, -122.7890	Public
Chandler Mt.	Linn County	Purple Agate Carnelian Blue Agate	44.3403, -122.6976	Public
Willamette RiverSoutheast Goodnight Avenue	Benton County	Agate Jasper Bloodstone Petrified Wood	44.5348, -123.2471	Public
Quartzville Recreational Mining Corridor	Linn County	Gold Agate Jasper Quartz	44.5575, -122.4166	Public
N Umpqua RiverSmith Springs Lane	Douglas County	Agate Chalcedony Carnelian Jasper Petrified Wood Silicified Wood	43.2977, -122.9391	Public
Beach Area FlorenceOregon Coast Highway	Lane County	Agate Jasper Petrified Wood Moonstone Grossularite Garnet	44.2672, -124.1086	Public
Beach Area YachatsYachats Ocean Road	Lincoln County	Agate Chalcedony Jasper Moonstone Geode	44.3067, -124.1045	Permission
Beach Area Winchester BaySparrow Park Road	Douglas County	Agate	43.7455, -124.1828	Public
Umpqua RiverNorthwest Agape Court	Douglas County	Oregon Jade	43.2212, -123.3892	Public
Beach Area NewportSouthwest Arbor Drive	Lincoln County	Agate Moonstone Jasper Chalcedony	44.5935, -124.0680	Public
S Umpqua RiverAmber Lane	Douglas County	Agate Chalcedony Carnelian Jasper Petrified Wood Silicified Wood	43.1649, -123.3945	Public
Agate BeachNorthwest Cherokee Lane	Lincoln County	Agate Moonstone Jasper Chalcedony	44.6651, -124.0594	Public
Cedar Springs Mt.Cedar Spring Communication Site	Douglas County	Azurite Chalcolite	42.7619, -123.1223	Public
Bob Straub State ParkDune Ridge Trail	Tillamook County	Agate Jasper Bloodstone Moonstone	45.1821, -123.9705	Permission
Sugarloaf Mt.	Curry County	Nephrite Serpentine	42.8375, -124.2402	Public
Spectrum Sunstone Mine	Klamath County	Oregon Sunstone	43.1760, -121.4450	Paid / fee
Old MinesGalice Road	Josephine County	Arsenopyrite Azurite Calcite Chalcopyrite Chrysocolla Galena Gold Malachite +1 more	42.5693, -123.5953	Permission
Butte FallsButte Falls-Fish Lake Road	Jackson County	Bloodstone	42.5360, -122.5550	Public
Sunflower FlatS-509 Road	Wasco County	Jasper Thundereggs	45.0746, -121.4030	Public
CamasSouthwest 6th Avenue	Clark County	Gold	45.5760, -122.4375	Public
Eagle PointRiley Road	Jackson County	Moss Agate Bloodstone	42.4498, -122.7797	Public
Richardson's Rock RanchNortheast Hay Creek Road	Jefferson County		44.7320, -120.9757	Paid / fee
Port OrfordOregon Coast Highway	Curry County	Platinum	42.7420, -124.4912	Public
WashougalSoutheast 10th Street	Clark County	Moss Agate Amethyst	45.6165, -122.2735	Permission

Eugene rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Eugene?+

There are 60 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Eugene, Oregon. The closest is Mt. Pisgah in Lane County, roughly 7 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.

What rocks and minerals can you find near Eugene?+

Spots within driving distance of Eugene most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, petrified wood, thundereggs, carnelian.

Is rockhounding legal near Eugene?+

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 Eugene?+

Most weekend trips from Eugene 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 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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