Rockhounding Clubs in Oregon, United States
Looking for a rockhounding club in Oregon? This page lists 16 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Oregon. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.
Rockhounding Clubs in Portland
- View details →Faceting/Gems · NFMS1st Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM (board meeting 6:00 PM); except December
- View details →Agates/Minerals · NFMS1st and 3rd Friday of each month (except July and December), 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
Rockhounding Clubs in Astoria
Rockhounding Clubs in Brownsville
Rockhounding Clubs in Coos Bay
- View details →Lapidary/Gems · NFMS1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM (5:30 PM on other Tuesdays)
Rockhounding Clubs in Forest Grove
- View details →NFMS1st Thursday of each month, 7:30 PM and 4th Thursday, 7:00 PM (except December)
Rockhounding Clubs in Gresham
Rockhounding Clubs in Hermiston
Rockhounding Clubs in Lebanon
Rockhounding Clubs in Newport
Rockhounding Clubs in North Bend
Rockhounding Clubs in Ontario
Rockhounding Clubs in Oregon City
- View details →Minerals/Gems · NFMS3rd Tuesday of each month, 7:00 PM (doors/gathering ~6:30 PM)
Rockhounding Clubs in Prineville
Rockhounding Clubs in Springfield
- View details →NFMS2nd Tuesday of each month, 6:00 PM (no meetings August or December; picnic/holiday party instead)
Other States in United States
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How to choose a club near you
- Pick the closest active club first — meetings happen monthly, so a long drive will erode your attendance fast.
- Check the club's specialty: minerals/lapidary, fossils, gold prospecting, faceting. Match it to what you actually want to learn.
- Read the meeting schedule before joining — some clubs meet weeknights, others Saturday mornings.
- Most clubs offer a free guest visit. Show up to one meeting before paying dues.
- Look for a club with active field trips — that's where you'll learn the most.
Looking for collecting sites instead of clubs? See rockhounding sites in Oregon.
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