Graveyard Point
Oregon
Find: Seam/plume agates, chalcedony, botryoidal chalcedony
GPS: 43.562410, -117.054040
Nearest city: Boise, ID
Recommended Vehicle: 4x4
Summary:
Graveyard Point is a famed location when talking about rockhounding in general. Collection here has spanned many decades.
Agates are what you’ll be looking for here - plume agates to be more specific. It has branches of coloration that look almost like roots of a plant headed towards the center of the agate. Most of the pieces found here won’t be show-stopping unless you get them wet or put a polish on them.
Claims are typically coming and going in the area, so be courteous and keep an eye out for marker posts which will designate the corners of a claim.
Video
Check out the video for a better look at what can be found when exploring this spot.
3 Helpful Tools
Geology Pick
A geology pick is helpful for prying out stones that are buried in the soil and sagebrush here.
Short D-Handle Shovel
I had plenty of fun just surface collecting here, but if you’d like to dig instead, a short D-Handle shovel like this should work well.
Hiking Backpack
This is a spot where you could walk a seemingly endless distance surface collecting. Pack plenty of food and water, as it gets hot and there is no shade.