Cascade — Rockhounding in Valley County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Valley County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: One Eleven Way
Postcode: 83611
Coordinates: 44.47138, -115.99280

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 Cascade

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Cascade

Cascade 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.

Cascade FAQ

Where is Cascade?+

Cascade is in Valley County, Idaho, at 44.47138, -115.99280. Nearest road: One Eleven Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cascade?+

Cascade is reported to produce Agate, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Cascade?+

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 Cascade?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.47138, -115.99280 in Google Maps. The nearest road is One Eleven Way.

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