Where to Find 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.
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Kennewick
EllensburgKittitas County, Washington · 89 mi awayPublic access · Geode
Best spotRed Top Mt. and Teanaway RidgeKittitas County, Washington · 108 mi awayPublic access · Blue Agate Geode- Middle Fork Teanaway RiverKittitas County, Washington · 114 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony Geode
AntelopeWasco County, Oregon · 119 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2- AshwoodJefferson County, Oregon · 129 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- WillowdaleJefferson County, Oregon · 131 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Geode +2
- Powder RiverBaker County, Oregon · 137 mi awayPublic access · 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
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, 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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