Covada: Stibnite Rockhounding in Ferry County, Washington

Updated July 2026

Covada is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ferry County, Washington. Reported finds include stibnite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Ferry County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Silver Creek Road
Postcode: 99138
Coordinates: 48.23700, -118.19987

Geology at Covada

This spot sits on mostly Vashon Stade in western WA; unnamed in eastern WA, mapped as continental glacial (sand, gravel) till, and fraser-age that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: mostly Vashon Stade in western WA; unnamed in eastern WA
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene)
Rock types: continental glacial (sand, gravel) till, and fraser-age
Elevation: 2,180 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 Covada

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 31°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CHEWELAH station (21 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Covada

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

Stibnite

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Covada.

Across the state line from Covada

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

Covada FAQ

Where is Covada?+

Covada is in Ferry County, Washington, at 48.23700, -118.19987. Nearest road: Silver Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Covada?+

Covada is reported to produce Stibnite.

Is collecting allowed at Covada?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Covada?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Covada?+

The most comfortable months at Covada are March to October.

How do I get to Covada?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.23700, -118.19987 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Silver Creek Road.

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