Rockhounding in King County, Washington
4 mapped rockhounding spots in King County. Most commonly produces amber, amethyst, calcite, gold.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in King County, Washington
Spots in King County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denny Mt.Denny Creek Trail | 47.4332, -121.4486 | Permission | |
| Hansen Creek Opal MineTinkham Road | 47.3912, -121.5307 | Paid / fee | |
| IssaquahWest Side Road | 47.4787, -121.9905 | Public | |
| Money CreekMoney Creek Road | 47.6995, -121.4678 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Washington
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to King County. A natural extension if King County is already on your trip plan.
- Snohomish County~39 mi6 spotsTop: Gold, Arsenic, Arsenopyrite
- Kittitas County~55 mi8 spotsTop: Agate, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Skagit County~69 mi5 spotsTop: Agate, Blue Agate, Geode
- Yakima County~87 mi3 spotsTop: Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Gold
- Lewis County~91 mi7 spotsTop: Geode, Carnelian, Petrified Wood
- Douglas County~94 mi4 spotsTop: Common Opal, Gold, Jadeite
King County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in King County, Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in King County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in King County?+
Spots in King County most often produce Amber, Amethyst, Calcite, Gold, Opal. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these King County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a King County rockhounding trip
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