Ruby Meadows — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho
Ruby Meadows is a mapped rockhounding spot in Idaho County, Idaho. Reported finds include corundum, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Ruby Meadows in Idaho County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Idaho County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- National Forest Road 364
- Coordinates
- 45.23125, -115.88197
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ruby Meadows.
- Salmon RiverIdaho County · 17 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Salmon River (near Riggins)Idaho County · 17 mi awayGold
- Little Goose Creek CanyonAdams County · 23 mi awayDiamond
- RigginsIdaho County · 26 mi awayGarnet
- Yellow PineValley County · 27 mi awayOpal
- New Meadows (rhodonite area)Adams County · 29 mi awayRhodonite
- New MeadowsAdams County · 30 mi awayRhodonite
- Grouse CreekIdaho County · 32 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
Ruby Meadows FAQ
Where is Ruby Meadows?+
Ruby Meadows is in Idaho County, Idaho, at 45.23125, -115.88197. Nearest road: National Forest Road 364.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Ruby Meadows?+
Ruby Meadows is reported to produce Corundum, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Ruby Meadows?+
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 Ruby Meadows?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.23125, -115.88197 in Google Maps. The nearest road is National Forest Road 364.
