Emerald Creek Garnet Parking Area

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: St Maries, ID 83861, USA

Phone: +12082454517

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4:30PM

Monday: 9AM–4:30PM

Tuesday: 9AM–12AM

Wednesday: 12–9AM

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 9AM–4:30PM

Saturday: 9AM–4:30PM

Reviews

Stephen Thompson

Jul 23, 2022

This is the only legal improved Forest Service location to dig for garnets. Digging in the streams is illegal and will get you a federal citation.

Rachael Meadows

Jul 9, 2022

Had a really fun trip to dig for garnets! 1/2 mile hike in from the parking area up an old road. They were very organized and gave clear instructions on how to dig, sift, and clean the garnets.

Heather

Jun 7, 2021

Beautiful area, easy to get to. However, you have to make reservations and buy a permit online ahead of time...even if they are not full. The process was confusing, we were very disappointed. Many of the websites advertising it don't say anything about the reservations because it is new. The people working were kind but couldn't do anything to help. Thank you government bureaucracy.

Jewels Meyer

Aug 14, 2016

Beautiful area. My Son and I went and found garnets. The forest service was very helpful. They made sure we knew what we were looking for and had a great time.

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Questions & Answers

How much does this cost to dig?

Debbie Todish | Aug 21, 2019
Angela Hagen | Aug 21, 2019

you buy a permit for the day I believe it was 10$ per person

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Will it be open on July 24th 2020?

Diane Costa | Aug 20, 2020
LurkerLL | Aug 20, 2020

No closed for the rest of 2020

How the hell do you make reservations for emerald creek garnet area? I've been trying for weeks both online and trying to call.

Shilo Stone | Aug 20, 2021
Tony York | Aug 20, 2021

Go to Recreation.gov. Look at the calendar to see when it's available. Probably sold out most days and times. It's popular and limited.

I there overnight parking allowed?

amoebaface | Aug 20, 2021
Blain Sines | Aug 20, 2021

Yes if not write in front of the garnet area there r several spots along the road up to it

Is mining closed for the rest of 2020?

Lindsey Boschma | Aug 20, 2021
Amy Meyer | Aug 20, 2021

We were also there last week. It was closed. Website said it won't open in 2020.

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Your page overview is saying you are open for business but your post on question and answer says you are closed which is it?

Patty Harris | Aug 20, 2020
Rebecca Acree | Aug 20, 2020

There was Tweet recently that the site will be closed for the remainder of the 2020 season. I hope this helps you.

Is Emerald Creek Garnet area now open for summer 2019? It had been closed.

Cheryl Sorenson | Aug 21, 2019
Alexander Michels | Aug 21, 2019

Not according to the forest service website. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ipnf/recarea/?recid=6927

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