Riggins — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Idaho County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: US 95
Postcode: 83542
Coordinates: 45.46523, -116.30791

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 Riggins

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Garnet

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Riggins FAQ

Where is Riggins?+

Riggins is in Idaho County, Idaho, at 45.46523, -116.30791. Nearest road: US 95.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Riggins?+

Riggins is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Riggins?+

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 Riggins?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.46523, -116.30791 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 95.

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