Meyers Cover: Banded Agate Rockhounding in Lemhi County, Idaho

Updated June 2026

Meyers Cover is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lemhi County, Idaho. Reported finds include banded agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lemhi County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: West Fork Camas Creek Road
Coordinates: 44.82137, -114.49591

Geology at Meyers Cover

This spot sits on Surficial deposits, mapped as sand and gravel 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: Surficial deposits
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: sand and gravel
Elevation: 5,210 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 Meyers Cover

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 29°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 10°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CHALLIS AP station (25 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Meyers Cover

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Meyers Cover

Meyers Cover 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.

Meyers Cover FAQ

Where is Meyers Cover?+

Meyers Cover is in Lemhi County, Idaho, at 44.82137, -114.49591. Nearest road: West Fork Camas Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Meyers Cover?+

Meyers Cover is reported to produce Banded Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Meyers Cover?+

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 Meyers Cover?+

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 Meyers Cover?+

The most comfortable months at Meyers Cover are March to October.

How do I get to Meyers Cover?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.82137, -114.49591 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Fork Camas Creek Road.

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