Where can I rockhound in Portland Oregon?

Here is a list Public Rockhounding Sites in Central Oregon:

• Bear Creek – Petrified Wood.
• Paulina (Congleton Hollow/Dendrite Butte) – Limb Casts.
• Eagle Rock – Agate.
• Fischer Canyon – Agate, Jasper & Petrified Wood.
• Glass Butte – Obsidian.
• Hampton Butte – Petrified Wood.
• Maury Mountains – Moss Agate.

Can you find quartz in Oregon?

As a matter of fact, there are more than 200 varieties of quartz in the world, and half of these can be found in Oregon. If looking for a location to collect quartz, consider exploring the Quartzville Creek area. According to OregonDiscover.com, “Quartzville Creek is known for its quartz deposits.

Are there any rockhounding sites in the state of Oregon?

The Oregon Rockhounding Map provides information about some of the many rockhounding sites of the state of Oregon. Information is subject to change at any time, and Oregon Discovery team cannot guarantee that is either current or correct. Be aware that there are some mine claims and private lands near the public collecting areas.

Can You Rockhound at high tide in Oregon?

Thus, searching streams will yield agates, as will combing the rock heaps deposited at any seawall after high tide. Oregon law is friendly to rockhounding. You should just take no more than a gallon and not gouge sea walls looking for fossils.

Are there any rock clubs in the Portland area?

The Rice Museum supports local rock clubs and organizations. Their passion for mineralogy and geology keeps our industry alive, and we highly recommend you get involved or take advantage of their expertise for your class or group. The following is a list of the clubs in the Portland metro area.

Where does the hatrockhounds gem and Mineral Society meet?

Hatrockhounds Gem and Mineral Society of Hermiston, Oregon: The club meets in Hermiston, Oregon, and offers monthly meetings, field trips, and hands-on workshops, auctions, and an annual rock and gem show. It also hosts an annual rock and mineral show.