Where to Find Agates near Kennewick, WA
20 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.
Every agate spot within 150 miles of Kennewick
Best spotRingoldFranklin County, Washington · 20 mi awayPublic access · Agate
BickletonKlickitat County, Washington · 67 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Jasper +1
John Day River at Cottonwood Canyon State ParkGilliam County, Oregon · 81 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood- LibertyKittitas County, Washington · 102 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Nodule
- Clearwater RiverNez Perce County, Idaho · 105 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Chert +1
- LewistonNez Perce County, Idaho · 106 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Aquamarine, Garnet +2
- Orofino Mine areaGrant County, Oregon · 106 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper, Gold
- Cle ElumKittitas County, Washington · 109 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington · 114 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Geode
- Mt. AdamsSkamania County, Washington · 115 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Carnelian, Chalcedony +2
- AntelopeWasco County, Oregon · 119 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- AshwoodJefferson County, Oregon · 129 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- Polka Dot Agate MineJefferson County, Oregon · 130 mi awayCheck locally · Polka Dot Agate, Thunderegg
- Lower Inmaha RiverWallowa County, Oregon · 130 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Prase
- WillowdaleJefferson County, Oregon · 131 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- Priday Agate BedsJefferson County, Oregon · 133 mi awayFee dig · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
- White RockCrook County, Oregon · 141 mi awayPublic access · Thunderegg, Agate, Chalcedony +1
- Shirttail CreekBaker County, Oregon · 144 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
- Ironside and Malheur ReservoirMalheur County, Oregon · 146 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +2
- Sheep creekCrook County, Oregon · 147 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate
Types of agates reported near Kennewick
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Agate17
- Blue Agate1
- Moss Agate1
- Polka Dot Agate1
Agates near Kennewick FAQ
Where can I find agates near Kennewick?+
20 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kennewick report agate. The closest is Ringold in Franklin 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 20 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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