Geodes near Kennewick, WA
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kennewick report geode. The closest is Ellensburg, about 89 miles out (1 hr 52 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 7 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Kennewick, Washington
Closest geodes spots to Kennewick
- EllensburgKittitas County, Washington89 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveGeode
- Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeKittitas County, Washington108 mi · 2 hr 16 min driveBlue Agate Geode
- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington114 mi · 2 hr 23 min driveAgate, Chalcedony Geode
- AntelopeWasco County, Oregon119 mi · 2 hr 28 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Geode
- AshwoodJefferson County, Oregon129 mi · 2 hr 41 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Geode
- WillowdaleJefferson County, Oregon131 mi · 2 hr 43 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Geode
Types of geodes reported near Kennewick
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode4
- Chalcedony Geode2
- Blue Agate Geode1
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Kennewick
Sorted by distance from Kennewick. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellensburg | Kittitas County | 47.0893, -120.5178 | Public | |
| Red Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeForest Road 9738-120 | Kittitas County |
| 47.3295, -120.7456 | Public |
| Middle Fork Teanaway RiverMiddle Fork Teanaway Road | Kittitas County |
| 47.2971, -120.9623 | Public |
| AntelopeAntelope Highway | Wasco County | 44.9081, -120.7385 | Permission | |
| AshwoodNortheast Trout Creek Road | Jefferson County | 44.7358, -120.7542 | Permission | |
| WillowdaleThe Dalles-California Highway | Jefferson County | 44.8038, -120.9424 | Permission | |
| Powder RiverPowder River Road | Baker County |
| 44.7531, -117.2131 | Public |
Geodes near Kennewick FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Kennewick?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kennewick report geode. The closest is Ellensburg in Kittitas County County, roughly 89 miles away (1 hr 52 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Kennewick?+
4 of the 7 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.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Kennewick do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 89 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 137 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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