Graveyard Point

Oregon

Find: Seam/plume agates, chalcedony, botryoidal chalcedony

GPS: 43.562410, -117.054040

Nearest city: Boise, ID

Recommended Vehicle: 4x4

Summary:

The Presque Isle area offers an absolutely beautiful walk through the Upper Peninsula’s forests. You will pass by a large scenic waterfall on your way down to access the beach.

The water was very rough here when I visited, leaving me without much visibility looking in. It was likely just weather-dependent, though.

Parts of the beach near the river mouth may not be accessible due to high river flows at certain times of the year.

Video Guide

Check out the video for a better look at what can be found when exploring this spot.

If I could only bring 3 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.