Moonlight Mine — Rockhounding in Bannock County, Idaho

Moonlight Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bannock County, Idaho. Reported finds include bornite, chalcocite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bannock County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: West Buckskin Road
Coordinates: 42.88381, -112.27887

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

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Moonlight Mine FAQ

Where is Moonlight Mine?+

Moonlight Mine is in Bannock County, Idaho, at 42.88381, -112.27887. Nearest road: West Buckskin Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moonlight Mine?+

Moonlight Mine is reported to produce Bornite, Chalcocite.

Is collecting allowed at Moonlight Mine?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Moonlight Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.88381, -112.27887 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Buckskin Road.

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