A permit is required for anyone digging, screening or washing gravel. 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.
Many families like to bring their lunch and make it an all-day outing at the Garnet Area.
Some rockhounds like to return several days in a row. Emerald Creek Campground-4 miles east of 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.