Where to Find Yellow Garnet in the United States
2 mapped yellow garnet spots across 2 U.S. states. Yellow 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 yellow garnet across the United States, with 2 mapped spots
Top states for yellow garnet
States ranked by number of yellow garnet spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused yellow garnet-in-state list.
Every yellow garnet spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron MountainIron Mountain Trail | Camas County |
| 43.5417, -115.0425 | Public |
| Iron Mountain | Saint Francois County | 37.7092, -90.6343 | Public |
Yellow Garnet rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find yellow garnet in the U.S.?+
Idaho, Missouri have the highest concentrations of yellow garnet in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many yellow garnet rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
2 mapped spots across 2 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect yellow garnet on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like yellow 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 yellow garnet in the field?+
Field identification of yellow 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 yellow garnet on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
