Best spot

Crescent Beach — Rockhounding in Clallam County, Washington

Agates were once plentiful enough at Agate Bay, just west of Crescent Bay on the Strait of Juan de Fuca, to give the beach its name, and agate still weathers from the local basalt alongside variously colored chert and jasper. The setting on the northern Olympic Peninsula makes it one of the few documented agate beaches on the strait. Reported finds include agate, chert, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Crescent Beach photos

Public image records connected to this spot or its reported material.

1 photo

A translucent beach agate held to the light, like those found along the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clallam County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Crescent Beach Road
Coordinates: 48.16121, -123.70942

Land & collecting status

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.

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.

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Crescent Beach

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Crescent Beach.

Crescent Beach FAQ

Why is Crescent Beach one of the best rockhounding spots in Washington?+

Where is Crescent Beach?+

Crescent Beach is in Clallam County, Washington, at 48.16121, -123.70942. Nearest road: Crescent Beach Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crescent Beach?+

Crescent Beach is reported to produce Agate, Chert, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Crescent Beach?+

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 Crescent Beach?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.16121, -123.70942 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crescent Beach Road.

More rockhounding in Washington

See all 92 Washington spots →

Open Crescent Beach on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.