Garden Valley — Rockhounding in Boise County, Idaho

Garden Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Boise County, Idaho. Reported finds include aquamarine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Boise County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Banks Lowman Road
Postcode: 83622
Coordinates: 44.09162, -115.95399

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 Garden Valley

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Aquamarine

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Garden Valley FAQ

Where is Garden Valley?+

Garden Valley is in Boise County, Idaho, at 44.09162, -115.95399. Nearest road: Banks Lowman Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Garden Valley?+

Garden Valley is reported to produce Aquamarine.

Is collecting allowed at Garden Valley?+

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 Garden Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.09162, -115.95399 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Banks Lowman Road.

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