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Moclips — Rockhounding in Grays Harbor County, Washington

The beach at Moclips lies within Washington's Seashore Conservation Area, documented in rockhounding guides for the agate and jasper that wash in along the tideline and stream gravels. State ocean beach rules allow small-scale collecting year round, so loose agate and jasper can be picked up for personal use. Material concentrates near the low-tide line after winter storms expose fresh gravel. Reported finds include agate, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Moclips photos

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Translucent beach agate with sagenite inclusions, like the agate that washes up along the Pacific coast

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grays Harbor County
State: Washington
Coordinates: 47.26993, -124.23080

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 Moclips

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Across the state line from Moclips

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

Pacific Ocean beachesClatsop County, Oregon · 78 mi awayBloodstone, Jasper, Agate

Moclips FAQ

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

Where is Moclips?+

Moclips is in Grays Harbor County, Washington, at 47.26993, -124.23080.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moclips?+

Moclips is reported to produce Agate, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Moclips?+

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 Moclips?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.26993, -124.23080 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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