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Pistol River: Quartz & Jasper Rockhounding in Curry County, Oregon

Check locally5 mineralsCurry County, OregonUpdated August 2026
Minerals reported
5
Elevation
20 ft
Best months
Year-round

Pistol River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Curry County, Oregon. Reported finds include quartz, jasper, agate, petrified wood, jade. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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State
Oregon
Nearest road
Oregon Coast Highway
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

Land & collecting status

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Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting, federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Best time to visit Pistol River

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 55°F in winter to 68°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GOLD BEACH RS station (9 mi away).

Geology at Pistol River

This spot sits on ground mapped as Gold Beach Terrane; Hunters Cove Formation that formed roughly 145 to 66 million years ago. Petrified wood typically shows up as durable float on slopes and in washes cut into ground like this.

Mapped unit
Gold Beach Terrane; Hunters Cove Formation
Age
145–66 Ma (Cretaceous)
Elevation
20 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

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Found at Pistol River

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Across the state line from Pistol River

Pistol River is close enough to the Oregon border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Pistol River FAQ

Where is Pistol River?+
Pistol River is in Curry County, Oregon, at 42.27893, -124.40500. Nearest road: Oregon Coast Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Pistol River?+
Pistol River is reported to produce Quartz, Jasper, Agate, Petrified Wood, Jade.
Is collecting allowed at Pistol River?+
Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting, federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What tools should I bring to Pistol River?+
A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.
When is the best time to visit Pistol River?+
Pistol River is workable year-round.
How do I get to Pistol River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.27893, -124.40500 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Oregon Coast Highway.

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