You may take up to five pounds of garnets with your daily permit. If you want to remove more garnet during the same day, you can buy another permit for each additional five pounds or fraction thereof that is removed. You are limited to six permits or 30 pounds of garnet per year. We recommend you allow at least four hours at the site. Some rockhounds like to return several days in a row.
Some rental equipment is available.
Inquire at the St. Joe District Office prior to your arrival. Emerald Creek Campground 2 miles east of the Garnet area. Laundromats in Fernwood and St. Maries. The nearest safe drinking water is in the Emerald Creek Campground. Motorized equipment is not allowed in digging areas.