Where to Find Sphalerite in Idaho
3 mapped sphalerite rockhounding spots in Idaho, across 2 counties. Sphalerite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Idaho is a star-garnet, opal, and jasper destination.
Map of 3 sphalerite rockhounding spots in Idaho
Sphalerite by county in Idaho
Counties ranked by number of sphalerite spots in our database.
Every sphalerite spot in Idaho
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HaileyCroy Creek Road | Blaine County |
| 43.4993, -114.3363 | Public |
| KetchumNational Forest Development Road 267 | Blaine County | 43.6908, -114.2939 | Public | |
| Ima MinePatterson Creek Road | Lemhi County | 44.5336, -113.6923 | Public |
Sphalerite in Idaho FAQ
Where can I find sphalerite in Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 sphalerite spots in Idaho, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Blaine County.
Is collecting sphalerite legal in Idaho?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sphalerite 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 sphalerite location in Idaho?+
Blaine County has the most sphalerite spots in our database for Idaho. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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