Homedale (area): Agate & Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Owyhee County, Idaho

Updated June 2026

Homedale (area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Owyhee County, Idaho. Reported finds include agate, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Owyhee County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Texas Basin Road
Coordinates: 43.25873, -117.00905

Geology at Homedale (area)

This spot sits on Sedimentary rocks associated with flood basalts, mapped as mixed clastic that formed roughly 20 to 7 million years ago. Sedimentary beds like these are the typical host for petrified and silicified wood, which weathers out as durable float on slopes and in washes.

Mapped unit: Sedimentary rocks associated with flood basalts
Age: 20–7 Ma (Early Miocene to Late Miocene)
Rock types: mixed clastic
Elevation: 4,180 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 Homedale (area)

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 37°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 20°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ROCKVILLE 5 N station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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.

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 Homedale (area)

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Across the state line from Homedale (area)

Homedale (area) 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.

Homedale (area) FAQ

Where is Homedale (area)?+

Homedale (area) is in Owyhee County, Idaho, at 43.25873, -117.00905. Nearest road: Texas Basin Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Homedale (area)?+

Homedale (area) is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Homedale (area)?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Homedale (area)?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

When is the best time to visit Homedale (area)?+

The most comfortable months at Homedale (area) are March to November.

How do I get to Homedale (area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.25873, -117.00905 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Texas Basin Road.

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