Rockhounding Clubs in Washington, United States
Looking for a rockhounding club in Washington? This page lists 34 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Washington. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.
Rockhounding Clubs in Seattle
- View details →NFMS2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:30 PM (except December); juniors program begins 6:45 PM
- View details →Minerals · NFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Everett
Rockhounding Clubs in Kennewick
Rockhounding Clubs in Kent
Rockhounding Clubs in Aberdeen
Rockhounding Clubs in Auburn
Rockhounding Clubs in Bellingham
Rockhounding Clubs in Brush Prairie
Rockhounding Clubs in Colville
Rockhounding Clubs in Darrington
Rockhounding Clubs in Edmonds
Rockhounding Clubs in Ellensburg
Rockhounding Clubs in Greenbank
Rockhounding Clubs in Kirkland
- View details →NFMS3rd Friday of each month; junior program starts 7:00 PM, adults join 7:30 PM
Rockhounding Clubs in Longview
- View details →NFMS4th Saturday of the month, 7:00 PM (one source: 4th Saturday, 4-8 PM)
Rockhounding Clubs in Marysville
Rockhounding Clubs in Mount Vernon
Rockhounding Clubs in Mt. Vernon
Rockhounding Clubs in Oak Harbor
Rockhounding Clubs in Olympia
- View details →Gems/Minerals · NFMS
Rockhounding Clubs in Port Orchard
Rockhounding Clubs in Richland
Rockhounding Clubs in Sequim
Rockhounding Clubs in Spokane
- View details →Gems/Minerals · NFMS4th Tuesday of the month, 6:00 PM (Educational Meeting)
Rockhounding Clubs in Tacoma
Rockhounding Clubs in Vancouver
Rockhounding Clubs in Walla Walla
Rockhounding Clubs in Winlock
Rockhounding Clubs in Yakima
- View details →NFMS3rd Friday of each month, 7:00 PM (except June, August, December); doors open 6:30 PM
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 Washington.
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