Carpenter Creek — Rockhounding in Benewah County, Idaho

Carpenter Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Benewah County, Idaho. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Benewah County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Carpenter Creek Road
Coordinates: 47.05508, -116.44035

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.

Found at Carpenter Creek

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Staurolite

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Carpenter Creek FAQ

Where is Carpenter Creek?+

Carpenter Creek is in Benewah County, Idaho, at 47.05508, -116.44035. Nearest road: Carpenter Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carpenter Creek?+

Carpenter Creek is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Carpenter Creek?+

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 Carpenter Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.05508, -116.44035 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carpenter Creek Road.

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