Rockhounding in Yakima County, Washington
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Yakima County. Most commonly produces opalized wood, petrified wood, gold.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Yakima County, Washington
Minerals reported in Yakima County
Spots in Yakima County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| American RiverState Route 410 | 46.9767, -121.1788 | Public | |
| Cairn Hope Peak | 46.5661, -119.9769 | Permission | |
| Mabton | 46.1631, -119.9807 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Washington
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Yakima County. A natural extension if Yakima County is already on your trip plan.
- Kittitas County~41 mi8 spotsTop: Agate, Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood
- Franklin County~54 mi1 spotTop: Agate
- Klickitat County~59 mi3 spotsTop: Petrified Wood, Agate, Carnelian
- King County~87 mi4 spotsTop: Amber, Amethyst, Calcite
- Douglas County~91 mi4 spotsTop: Common Opal, Gold, Jadeite
- Clark County~117 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Amethyst, Moss Agate
Across the state line from Yakima County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Washington.
Yakima County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Yakima County, Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Yakima County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Yakima County?+
Spots in Yakima County most often produce Opalized Wood, Petrified Wood, Gold. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Yakima 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 Yakima County rockhounding trip
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