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Bald Butte
Bald Butte is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in Washington
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
6 quartz & crystals destinations in Washington.
Rockhounding sites in Washington — quartz & crystals: 6 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the Washington state page.
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Quartz & Crystals collecting in Washington
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 6 quartz & crystals collecting sites in Washington. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals destinations in Washington vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Washington state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Clay City
Clay City is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Denny Mt.
Denny Mt. is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Rock crystal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Newport
Newport is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Amethyst. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Quartz & Pyrite Specimen From Spruce Ridge.
Quartz & Pyrite specimen from Spruce Ridge. is a documented rockhounding destination in WA. Collectors visit for quartz crystals, calcite and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Tunk Creek
Tunk Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near WA. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Blue Corundum, Pink Corundum, Thulite, Plagioclase. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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