Rockhounding in Adams County, Idaho

7 mapped rockhounding spots in Adams County. Most commonly produces epidote, malachite, rhodonite, azurite.

Adams County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Ceanothus velutinus, snowbrush ceanothus | US Forest Service Research and Development at Seven Devils Mining District, Adams County, Idaho — Seven Devils Mining DistrictAdams County, Idaho

Minerals reported in Adams County

Standout in Adams County

Hand-picked spot in Adams County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Seven Devils Mining District
Public
Adams County
Seven Devils is a classic Idaho skarn and copper district, where Idaho Geological Survey maps and reports emphasize limestone-garnet belts, copper deposits, and lime-silicate minerals. For collectors, that translates into a broader mineral suite than most Idaho sites: garnet, epidote, malachite, zoisite, and related contact-metamorphic material.
Epidote, Red Garnet, Pink Garnet, Malachite

Spots in Adams County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Adams CountyNational Forest Development Road 122	Azurite Copper Gold Malachite	44.8918, -116.6388	Public
CuprumForest Road 106	Garnet Epidote	45.1030, -116.6730	Public
Little Goose Creek CanyonID 55	Diamond	44.9665, -116.1828	Public
MesaApple Lane	Opalized Wood	44.6303, -116.4591	Public
New Meadows	Rhodonite	44.9211, -116.3107	Public
New Meadows (rhodonite area)South End Road	Rhodonite	44.9271, -116.2809	Public
Seven Devils Mining DistrictNational Forest Development Road 493	Epidote Red Garnet Pink Garnet Malachite Thulite Zoisite	45.1662, -116.6489	Public

Neighboring counties in Idaho

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Adams County. A natural extension if Adams County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Adams County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Idaho.

Adams County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Adams County, Idaho?+

RockHoundR tracks 7 rockhounding spots in Adams County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Adams County?+

Spots in Adams County most often produce Epidote, Malachite, Rhodonite, Azurite, Copper. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Adams County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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