Silver City — Rockhounding in Owyhee County, Idaho

Silver City is a mapped rockhounding spot in Owyhee County, Idaho. Reported finds include corundum, purple garnet, red garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Owyhee County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Jordan Street
Coordinates: 43.01444, -116.73014

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 Silver City

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Corundum
Purple Garnet
Red Garnet

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Silver City FAQ

Where is Silver City?+

Silver City is in Owyhee County, Idaho, at 43.01444, -116.73014. Nearest road: Jordan Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Silver City?+

Silver City is reported to produce Corundum, Purple Garnet, Red Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Silver City?+

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 Silver City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.01444, -116.73014 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jordan Street.

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