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Lyle: Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Klickitat County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Lyle is a mapped rockhounding spot in Klickitat County, Washington. Reported finds include petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Lyle in Klickitat County, Washington

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Henderson Road
Postcode
98635

Geology at Lyle

This spot sits on Dalles Formation, mapped as continental sedimentary deposits or rocks that formed roughly 23 to 5 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit
Dalles Formation
Age
23–5 Ma (Miocene)
Rock types
continental sedimentary deposits or rocks
Elevation
1,210 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.

Best time to visit Lyle

Best months: February to November. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 25°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, THE DALLES station (6 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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:

Found at Lyle

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lyle.

Across the state line from Lyle

Lyle 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.

Lyle FAQ

Where is Lyle?+
Lyle is in Klickitat County, Washington, at 45.69542, -121.24231. Nearest road: Henderson Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Lyle?+
Lyle is reported to produce Petrified Wood.
Is collecting allowed at Lyle?+
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.
What tools should I bring to Lyle?+
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 Lyle?+
The most comfortable months at Lyle are February to November.
How do I get to Lyle?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.69542, -121.24231 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Henderson Road.

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