Graveyard Point: Plume Agate & Moss Agate Rockhounding in Owyhee County, Idaho

Updated August 2026

Graveyard Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Owyhee County, Idaho. Reported finds include plume agate, moss agate, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Check locally
County: Owyhee County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: South State Line Road
Coordinates: 43.57398, -117.02184

Geology at Graveyard Point

This spot sits on Basalt (Pliocene and Miocene), mapped as basalt that formed roughly 16 to 3 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this is where agate, jasper, and other chalcedony typically form, filling old gas pockets and fracture seams in the flow rock.

Mapped unit: Basalt (Pliocene and Miocene)
Age: 16–3 Ma (Middle Miocene to Late Pliocene)
Rock types: basalt
Elevation: 2,520 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Graveyard Point

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 91°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HOMEDALE 1 SE station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Confirm rules before collecting

Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — Emerald Creek
Idaho Geological Survey
Spencer Opal Mines (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Graveyard Point

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Graveyard Point.

Across the state line from Graveyard Point

Graveyard Point is close enough to the Idaho border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Graveyard Point FAQ

Where is Graveyard Point?+

Graveyard Point is in Owyhee County, Idaho, at 43.57398, -117.02184. Nearest road: South State Line Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Graveyard Point?+

Graveyard Point is reported to produce Plume Agate, Moss Agate, Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Graveyard Point?+

Confirm rules before collecting. Land status here is not confirmed. Verify with the managing agency before collecting — federal, state, and tribal rules differ. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Graveyard Point?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Graveyard Point?+

The most comfortable months at Graveyard Point are February to June.

How do I get to Graveyard Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.57398, -117.02184 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South State Line Road.

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