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Hampton Butte — Rockhounding in Deschutes County, Oregon

Hampton Butte, north of Brothers in central Oregon, is the classic source of green petrified wood, where Eocene wood was replaced by jasper and chalcedony and tinted by copper and iron minerals. Collecting on the surrounding BLM public land turns up petrified wood, limb casts, agate, and jasper, with the prized pieces ranging from turquoise to dark green. Mindat catalogs the locality in Deschutes County, and the wood has been documented in scientific studies of Oregon's fossil forests. Reported finds include petrified wood, jasper, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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Map showing Hampton Butte in Deschutes County, Oregon

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State
Oregon

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

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Hampton Butte FAQ

Why is Hampton Butte one of the best rockhounding spots in Oregon?+
Hampton Butte, north of Brothers in central Oregon, is the classic source of green petrified wood, where Eocene wood was replaced by jasper and chalcedony and tinted by copper and iron minerals. Collecting on the surrounding BLM public land turns up petrified wood, limb casts, agate, and jasper, with the prized pieces ranging from turquoise to dark green. Mindat catalogs the locality in Deschutes County, and the wood has been documented in scientific studies of Oregon's fossil forests.
Where is Hampton Butte?+
Hampton Butte is in Deschutes County, Oregon, at 43.85697, -120.25442.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Hampton Butte?+
Hampton Butte is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Jasper, Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Hampton Butte?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Hampton Butte?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.85697, -120.25442 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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