Little Goose Creek Canyon — Rockhounding in Adams County, Idaho

Little Goose Creek Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Adams County, Idaho. Reported finds include diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Adams County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: ID 55
Coordinates: 44.96649, -116.18282

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 Little Goose Creek Canyon

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Little Goose Creek Canyon

Little Goose Creek Canyon 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.

Little Goose Creek Canyon FAQ

Where is Little Goose Creek Canyon?+

Little Goose Creek Canyon is in Adams County, Idaho, at 44.96649, -116.18282. Nearest road: ID 55.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Little Goose Creek Canyon?+

Little Goose Creek Canyon is reported to produce Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Little Goose Creek Canyon?+

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.

How do I get to Little Goose Creek Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.96649, -116.18282 in Google Maps. The nearest road is ID 55.

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