Grouse Creek — Rockhounding in Washington County, Idaho

Grouse Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Idaho. Reported finds include banded agate, iris agate, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Grouse Creek in Washington County, Idaho

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Idaho

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 Grouse Creek

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Grouse Creek FAQ

Where is Grouse Creek?+
Grouse Creek is in Washington County, Idaho, at 44.37584, -117.17385.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Grouse Creek?+
Grouse Creek is reported to produce Banded Agate, Iris Agate, Chalcedony.
Is collecting allowed at Grouse 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 Grouse Creek?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.37584, -117.17385 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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