Succor Creek: Red Agate & Green Agate Rockhounding in Owyhee County, Idaho

Public accessBest spot2 mineralsOwyhee County, IdahoUpdated June 2026

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Minerals reported: 2
Elevation: 2,230 ft
Best months: February to June

Succor Creek is one of the clearest public names in Owyhee agate collecting, especially for red-and-green nodules and thunderegg-style cavities. Idaho Department of Lands calls out the eastern fringe of Succor Creek specifically, and the broader Owyhee volcanic field gives the site the silica-rich source rocks behind its agate and jasper float. Reported finds include red agate, green agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Owyhee County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: East Selway Drive
Postcode: 83628
Coordinates: 43.62515, -116.94863

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Access note: Collect only on open public land and avoid private parcels, active claims, and any posted closures along the Idaho-Oregon border.

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.

Best time to visit Succor Creek

38°J

46°F

57°M

64°A

73°M

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92°J

91°A

81°S

66°O

50°N

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Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: February to June. Typical highs run 92°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 23°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, HOMEDALE 1 SE station (2 mi away).

Geology at Succor Creek

This spot sits on Alluvial deposits, mapped as gravel, sand, and silt that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Alluvial deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: gravel, sand, and silt
Elevation: 2,230 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.

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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 Succor Creek

Each name opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Succor Creek.

Graveyard PointOwyhee County, Idaho · 5 mi awayPlume Agate, Moss Agate, Agate
HomedaleOwyhee County, Idaho · 6 mi awayAgate, Plume Agate
Little Squaw CreekOwyhee County, Idaho · 17 mi awayFire Opal
McBride CreekOwyhee County, Idaho · 24 mi awayPetrified Wood
Homedale (area)Owyhee County, Idaho · 25 mi awayAgate, Petrified Wood
EmmettGem County, Idaho · 28 mi awayBlue Agate, Opal
Ada CountyAda County, Idaho · 40 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Shafer CreekBoise County, Idaho · 41 mi awayFeldspar

Across the state line from Succor Creek

Succor Creek 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.

Succor Creek State Natural AreaMalheur County, Oregon · 15 mi awayThunderegg
Haystack ButteMalheur County, Oregon · 16 mi awayJellybean Jasper, Agate, Petrified Wood
Succor Creek General AreaMalheur County, Oregon · 20 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Chert
RockvilleMalheur County, Oregon · 23 mi awayOpalized Wood, Agatized Wood, Chalcedony
Negro Rock Petrified WoodMalheur County, Oregon · 23 mi awayPetrified Wood, Common Opal
Twin SpringsMalheur County, Oregon · 23 mi awayAgate, Jasper, Petrified Wood

Succor Creek FAQ

Where is Succor Creek?+

Succor Creek is in Owyhee County, Idaho, at 43.62515, -116.94863. Nearest road: East Selway Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Succor Creek?+

Succor Creek is reported to produce Red Agate, Green Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Succor 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.

What tools should I bring to Succor Creek?+

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 Succor Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Succor Creek are February to June.

How do I get to Succor Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.62515, -116.94863 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East Selway Drive.