Gem Mining, Gold Panning & Rockhounding in Washington
Where can you go gem mining in Washington? We list 4 sites in Washington (4 rockhounding / fossil sites), including Agate Beach County Park (Lopez Island, WA) (San Juan County, WA), Fossil Park (Spokane County, WA) (Spokane, WA), Rhodonite Rockhounding Area (Snohomish County, WA).
Listings come from operators' official websites, OpenStreetMap, the federal RIDB database and the Bureau of Land Management.
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".
Rockhounding & Fossil Sites in Washington (4)
Agate Beach County Park (Lopez Island, WA)
Rockhounding / fossil siteSan Juan County, WA · OpenStreetMapFossil Park (Spokane County, WA)
Rockhounding / fossil siteSpokane, WA · OpenStreetMapRhodonite Rockhounding Area
Rockhounding / fossil siteSnohomish County, WA · OpenStreetMapStonerose Fossil Dig
Rockhounding / fossil siteRepublic, WA · OpenStreetMap
FAQ
How many gem mining and rockhounding sites are in Washington?
This directory lists 4 in Washington: 4 rockhounding / fossil sites.
Can I keep what I find in Washington?
At pay-to-dig mines, usually yes, under the mine's own rules. On BLM land you may generally collect reasonable amounts for noncommercial use. Rules for state parks, national forests and private land differ, so check with the manager.
Also see: Pay-to-Dig Gem Mines · Gold Panning Spots · Rockhounding & Fossil Sites · Mine Tours · Gear checklist