Oregon JadeOR
Umpqua River
Umpqua River is a documented mineral occurrence near OR. Reported specimens include Oregon Jade. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Roseburg
24 rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of Roseburg, Oregon.
This page lists 24 natural rockhounding sites near Roseburg, Oregon, sorted by distance within about 80 miles.
Where can you collect near Roseburg?
Near Roseburg, Oregon, our directory maps 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles of the city center — including 3 agate & jaspers, 10 gold & mineralss, and 11 others. The closest mapped spot is Umpqua River (2.4 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Roseburg
| Central place | Roseburg, Oregon |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 80 miles |
| Mapped spots | 24 |
| Closest listing | Umpqua River (2.4 mi) |
| Specimen types | Agate & Jasper (3), Gold & Minerals (10), Other (11) |
| Typical fees | 24 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Roseburg
24 rockhounding collecting sites in Oregon, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
AgateOR
S Umpqua River
S Umpqua River is a documented mineral occurrence near OR. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Jasper, Petrified wood, Silicified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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mercuryOR
Brushy Butte
Brushy Butte — mercury occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsThundereggOR
Wolf Creek Pass Thundereggs
Road cuts and creek gravels along the Umpqua River drainage near Wolf Creek expose thunderegg-bearing rhyolite flows.
View detailsmercuryOR
Rowe Prospect
Rowe prospect — mercury occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsAgateOR
N Umpqua River
N Umpqua River is a documented mineral occurrence near OR. Reported specimens include Agate, Chalcedony, Carnelian, Jasper, Petrified wood, Silicified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMineralOR
Green Copper
Green copper — copper occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsmercuryOR
Garden Mines
Garden Mines — mercury occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsBariteOR
Golden Gate
Golden Gate is a historic mining site in Douglas, Oregon, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Gold, Silver.
View detailsBariteOR
Silver Peak
Silver Peak is a historic mining site in Douglas, Oregon, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Barite, Copper, Gold, Silver, Sphalerite.
View detailsmercuryOR
Ross Claims
Ross claims — mercury occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
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Drew Prospect
Drew prospect — mercury occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsmercuryOR
Evans Group
Evans Group — mercury occurrence in Douglas, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsAzuriteOR
Cedar Springs Mt.
Cedar Springs Mt. is a documented mineral occurrence near OR. Reported specimens include Azurite, Chalcolite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsCinnabarOR
Banfield Mine
Banfield Mine is a historic mining site in Douglas, Oregon, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Cinnabar, Copper, Gold, Iron, Silver.
View detailsGoldOR
Bunce Prospect
Bunce prospect — gold occurrence in Jackson, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsGoldOR
Big Slide Lode
Big Slide Lode — gold occurrence in Josephine, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsGoldOR
Morning Mine
Morning Mine — gold occurrence in Josephine, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsGoldOR
Jackpot Mine
Jackpot Mine — gold occurrence in Josephine, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsGoldOR
Florene Mine
Florene Mine — gold occurrence in Josephine, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsGoldOR
Windy Gap Mine
Windy Gap Mine — gold occurrence in Josephine, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsGoldOR
Fandora Mine
Fandora Mine — gold occurrence in Josephine, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsMineralOR
Mammoth Lode
Mammoth Lode — copper occurrence in Jackson, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailssilverOR
Combination Group
Combination Group — silver, gold, lead, zinc, copper occurrence in Lane, documented by the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI MILO-3).
View detailsTypes of rockhounding sites near Roseburg
Browse by specimen type in Oregon — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Agate & Jasper (3)
Where to find agates and jasper in the U.S. — Lake Superior beaches, Ellensburg blue, Wyoming Sweetwater fields, Texas Terlingua, Mojave desert beds, and colorful chalcedony shorelines.
Gold & Minerals (10)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (11)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Roseburg area
Roseburg is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Oregon. Within about 80 miles you will find 24 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Umpqua River about 2.4 mi from the city center.
The mix spans agate & jasper, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Roseburg
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Oregon with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Roseburg city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Roseburg includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Roseburg change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Roseburg — FAQ
Where can you collect near Roseburg?
Near Roseburg, Oregon, our directory lists 24 natural rockhounding sites within about 80 miles — mainly 3 agate & jaspers, 10 gold & mineralss, and 11 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Roseburg, Oregon?
This page shows 24 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 80 miles of Roseburg. The full Oregon directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Roseburg?
The closest mapped spot to Roseburg is Umpqua River (2.4 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Roseburg free?
24 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Roseburg?
Near Roseburg, documented specimen types include agate & jaspers, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Oregon state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Roseburg?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Roseburg, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Roseburg?
Field collecting near Roseburg carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.