Montpelier — Rockhounding in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Montpelier is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bear Lake County, Idaho. Reported finds include gypsum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Montpelier in Bear Lake County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Bear Lake County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- Montpelier Canyon Road
- Coordinates
- 42.32764, -111.22798
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
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