Boulder Creek — Rockhounding in Latah County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Latah County
State: Idaho
Coordinates: 46.73268, -116.41730

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 Boulder Creek

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Garnet

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Boulder Creek FAQ

Where is Boulder Creek?+

Boulder Creek is in Latah County, Idaho, at 46.73268, -116.41730.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Boulder Creek?+

Boulder Creek is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Boulder Creek?+

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 Boulder Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.73268, -116.41730 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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