Where to Find Quartz in Idaho
Idaho has 10 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 8 counties. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every quartz spot we track in Idaho
Best spotIdaho CityBoise County, IdahoPublic access · Quartz, Garnet
LewistonNez Perce County, IdahoPublic access · Agate, Aquamarine, Garnet +2- Antelope Creek areaButte County, IdahoPublic access · Geode, Quartz, Amethyst
- Pole CreekBlaine County, IdahoPublic access · Geode, Amethyst, Quartz
- Upper Priest LakeBonner County, IdahoPublic access · Gold, Feldspar, Quartz
Grouse CreekIdaho County, IdahoPermission required · Corundum, Quartz- Priest LakeBonner County, IdahoPublic access · Quartz, Feldspar
- Ruby MeadowsIdaho County, IdahoPublic access · Corundum, Quartz
- BurkeShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Quartz
- Wildhorse CanyonCuster County, IdahoPublic access · Quartz
Standout quartz spots in Idaho
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for quartz in Idaho
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Idaho FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Idaho?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Bonner County, Idaho County, and Blaine County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Idaho?+
10 spots across 8 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect quartz in Idaho?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 9 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find quartz
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Hunt quartz in Idaho with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
