Agates near Kennewick, WA
18 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kennewick report agate. The closest is Ringold, about 20 miles out (25 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.
Map of 18 agate collecting spots within 150 miles of Kennewick, Washington
Closest agates spots to Kennewick
- RingoldFranklin County, Washington20 mi · 25 min driveAgate
- BickletonKlickitat County, Washington67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveAgate, Carnelian, Jasper
- LibertyKittitas County, Washington102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveAgate, Chalcedony Nodules
- Clearwater RiverNez Perce County, Idaho105 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Jasper, Chert
- LewistonNez Perce County, Idaho106 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAgate, Aquamarine, Garnet
- Orofino Mine areaGrant County, Oregon106 mi · 2 hr 13 min driveAgate, Jasper, Gold
Types of agates reported near Kennewick
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate16
- Blue Agate1
- Moss Agate1
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Kennewick
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Agates near Kennewick FAQ
Where can I find agates near Kennewick?+
18 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kennewick report agate. The closest is Ringold in Franklin County County, roughly 20 miles away (25 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect agates on public land near Kennewick?+
12 of the 18 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible, and 1 is a fee-dig site where you pay for access and keep your finds. 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 Kennewick do I need to drive?+
The nearest agate spot is about 20 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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