Where to Find Garnet in Idaho
8 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Idaho, across 7 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties. Idaho is a star-garnet, opal, and jasper destination.
Map of 8 garnet rockhounding spots in Idaho
Garnet by county in Idaho
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Idaho
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CuprumForest Road 106 | Adams County | 45.1030, -116.6730 | Public | |
| Idaho CityElk Creek Road | Boise County | 43.8368, -115.8296 | Public | |
| Pack RiverUpper Pack River Road | Boundary County | 48.5113, -116.5776 | Public | |
| RigginsUS 95 | Idaho County | 45.4652, -116.3079 | Public | |
| Boulder Creek | Latah County | 46.7327, -116.4173 | Public | |
| LewistonEaton Road | Nez Perce County | 46.4532, -116.9446 | Public | |
| Deadwood Gulch | Shoshone County | 47.5376, -116.1510 | Public | |
| Emerald and Ruby CreeksNational Forest Development Road 447 | Shoshone County | 47.0653, -116.3263 | Public |
Garnet in Idaho FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 garnet spots in Idaho, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Shoshone County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Idaho?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Idaho, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best garnet location in Idaho?+
Shoshone County has the most garnet spots in our database for Idaho. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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