Where to Find Corundum in Idaho

4 mapped corundum rockhounding spots in Idaho, across 3 counties. Corundum is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Idaho is a star-garnet, opal, and jasper destination.

Map of 4 corundum rockhounding spots in Idaho

Corundum by county in Idaho

Counties ranked by number of corundum spots in our database.

Every corundum spot in Idaho

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
StanleyEva Falls AvenueCuster County44.2234, -114.9492Public
Grouse CreekSalmon River Trail EastIdaho County45.4853, -115.3408Public
Ruby MeadowsNational Forest Road 364Idaho County45.2313, -115.8820Public
Silver CityJordan StreetOwyhee County43.0144, -116.7301Public

Corundum in Idaho FAQ

Where can I find corundum in Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 corundum spots in Idaho, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Idaho County.
Is collecting corundum legal in Idaho?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like corundum is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Idaho, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best corundum location in Idaho?+
Idaho County has the most corundum spots in our database for Idaho. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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