Sunstone Collection Area
Rockhounding / fossil site · Lake County, OR
Sunstone Collection Area is a rockhounding area listed by the Bureau of Land Management. BLM rules generally allow collecting reasonable amounts of rocks and minerals for noncommercial use; check the BLM page for current rules.
| Type | Rockhounding / fossil site (BLM rockhounding area) |
|---|---|
| Location | Lake County, Oregon |
| Coordinates | 42.72337, -119.86074 (map) |
| Managed by | Bureau of Land Management |
| Fees | There is no fee for collecting sunstones, but you may not collect sunstones for trade or commercial purposes. |
| Hours | Call to confirm |
| Phone | 541-947-6100 |
| Website | https://www.blm.gov/visit/sunstone-collection-area |
About this site
The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area allows visitors to enjoy collecting these rare and beautiful gems in their natural setting. Located in the remote Rabbit Basin, the Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area is in the high desert habitat of sagebrush and open spaces of south-central Oregon. Know Before You Go The boundaries of the Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area are marked by orange plastic posts that say ‘Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area,’ and corners are marked with large Bureau of Land Management triangles on wooden posts. There are many private mining claims surrounding the public collection area and several within it. Collecting Sunstones from a private claim without permission is not allowed and may result in legal penalties. …
Description from Bureau of Land Management.
Directions
From Plush: Take County Road 3-10 (the Hogback Road) north for about 10 miles (this road turns to gravel after 4 miles). Turn right onto Country Road 3-11 and drive Ѕ mile then turn left onto BLM Road 6155. Remain on 6155 for about 8 ј miles then turn left onto BLM Road 6115. …
Verify before visiting. Hours, fees, access and collecting rules change, and some listings come from community-edited data. Call or check the operator's official page before you go. Details we could not confirm are marked "call to confirm".
Nearby sites
- Fossil Digging Site (Fossil, OR) – Fossil, OR, 158 mi
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Source: BLM: Sunstone Collection Area. Data retrieved 2026-11-04.