Cuprum — Rockhounding in Adams County, Idaho

Cuprum is a mapped rockhounding spot in Adams County, Idaho. Reported finds include garnet, epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Adams County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Forest Road 106
Coordinates: 45.10301, -116.67296

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Cuprum

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Cuprum FAQ

Where is Cuprum?+

Cuprum is in Adams County, Idaho, at 45.10301, -116.67296. Nearest road: Forest Road 106.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cuprum?+

Cuprum is reported to produce Garnet, Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Cuprum?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Cuprum?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.10301, -116.67296 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Forest Road 106.

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