Agatha — Rockhounding in Nez Perce County, Idaho

Agatha is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Reported finds include opal, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nez Perce County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Bed Rock Road
Coordinates: 46.52776, -116.57541

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.

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Agatha FAQ

Where is Agatha?+

Agatha is in Nez Perce County, Idaho, at 46.52776, -116.57541. Nearest road: Bed Rock Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Agatha?+

Agatha is reported to produce Opal, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Agatha?+

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 Agatha?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.52776, -116.57541 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bed Rock Road.

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