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Notable Rock Collecting Sites

Uncover top destinations for rockhounds and geology enthusiasts. Navigate interactive maps of known collection areas and access detailed insights on popular rockhounding sites, organized by rock types and locations.

Rabbit Springs Thunderegg Rockhounding: Several rough, round thundereggs on the ground, with one split open to reveal its crystalline interior, surrounded by scattered rocks and desert soil.

Rabbit Springs Rockhounding: Fluorescent Thunderegg Hunting

2025-06-01

Big Lagoon County Park: Rockhounding at Northern California’s Largest Lagoon

2025-05-24
Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California Coast

Glass Beach – Fort Bragg: Where to Find California Sea Glass

2025-05-03
Fire Agate: A close-up view of a fire agate stone held in a hand, showcasing its rich, vibrant colors with layers of red, orange, and brown, interspersed with translucent areas.

Where to Find Fire Agate?

2025-04-28
Mill Beach Rockhounding: A close-up of a sandy beach with various colorful rocks scattered on the wet sand. The rocks include shades of white, red, and brown.

Mill Beach – Quiet Beauty and Natural Treasures on the Coast

2025-04-27
Sport Haven Beach Brookings Rockhounding Oregon: A hand holds a large, smooth rock with a mix of brown and black hues, showcasing the natural patterns and textures found on the beach.

Sport Haven Beach: Urban Shoreline with Rockhounding Opportunities

2025-03-22
Whaleshead Beach - South Oregon Coast

Whaleshead Beach: Collecting Rocks at Whaleshead Rock

2025-03-19
Negro Rock Rockhounding

Negro Rock – Hunting for Petrified Wood in Eastern Oregon

2025-03-03
Twin Springs Rockhounding

Twin Springs – High Desert of the Oregon Owyhee Uplands

2024-11-15
OregonThundereggs

Where to Find Thundereggs? – Free and Fee Collecting Sites

2024-10-14
Tunnel Beach Gemstones, Jasper and Agate

Oregon Coast Agate Hunting: Best Beaches and Coastal Rivers

2023-10-16
Succor Creek Thundereggs

Succor Creek Rockhounding: From Thundereggs to Scenic Vistas

2023-07-24

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