Where to Find Red Garnet in the United States
3 mapped red garnet spots across 1 U.S. states. Red Garnet is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find red garnet across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for red garnet
States ranked by number of red garnet spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused red garnet-in-state list.
Every red garnet spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Devils Mining DistrictNational Forest Development Road 493 | Adams County | 45.1662, -116.6489 | Public | |
| Purdue & Canyon Creeks | Latah County |
| 46.8991, -116.3554 | Public |
| Silver CityJordan Street | Owyhee County |
| 43.0144, -116.7301 | Public |
Red Garnet rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find red garnet in the U.S.?+
Idaho have the highest concentrations of red garnet in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many red garnet rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 1 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect red garnet on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like red garnet is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify red garnet in the field?+
Field identification of red garnet comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt red garnet on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
