Where to Find Galena in Idaho
5 mapped galena rockhounding spots in Idaho, across 3 counties. Galena is the heavy, bright-cleaved lead sulfide that defined many historic mining districts. Idaho is a star-garnet, opal, and jasper destination.
Map of 5 galena rockhounding spots in Idaho
Galena by county in Idaho
Counties ranked by number of galena spots in our database.
Every galena spot in Idaho
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BellevuePoison Creek Road | Blaine County |
| 43.4154, -114.4553 | Public |
| HaileyCroy Creek Road | Blaine County |
| 43.4993, -114.3363 | Public |
| KetchumNational Forest Development Road 267 | Blaine County | 43.6908, -114.2939 | Public | |
| Bayview | Bonner County | 47.9138, -116.4754 | Public | |
| Ima MinePatterson Creek Road | Lemhi County | 44.5336, -113.6923 | Public |
Galena in Idaho FAQ
Where can I find galena in Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 galena spots in Idaho, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Blaine County.
Is collecting galena legal in Idaho?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like galena 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 galena location in Idaho?+
Blaine County has the most galena spots in our database for Idaho. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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