Where to Find Quartz in Idaho
10 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Idaho, across 8 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Idaho is a star-garnet, opal, and jasper destination.
Map of 10 quartz rockhounding spots in Idaho
Quartz by county in Idaho
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Idaho
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pole CreekPole Creek Road | Blaine County | 43.9108, -114.7441 | Public | |
| Idaho CityElk Creek Road | Boise County | 43.8368, -115.8296 | Public | |
| Priest LakeReeder Bay Road | Bonner County | 48.6301, -116.8837 | Public | |
| Upper Priest LakeNavigation Trail | Bonner County | 48.7991, -116.9155 | Public | |
| Antelope Creek areaAntelope Creek Road | Butte County | 43.6999, -113.5694 | Public | |
| Wildhorse Canyon | Custer County | 43.7654, -114.1017 | Public | |
| Grouse CreekSalmon River Trail East | Idaho County | 45.4853, -115.3408 | Public | |
| Ruby MeadowsNational Forest Road 364 | Idaho County | 45.2313, -115.8820 | Public | |
| LewistonEaton Road | Nez Perce County | 46.4532, -116.9446 | Public | |
| BurkeBurke-Canyon Creek Road | Shoshone County | 47.5167, -115.8249 | Public |
Quartz in Idaho FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 quartz spots in Idaho, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Bonner County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Idaho?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Idaho?+
Bonner County has the most quartz spots in our database for Idaho. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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