Bellevue — Rockhounding in Blaine County, Idaho

Bellevue is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blaine County, Idaho. Reported finds include galena, defrenoysite, magnetite, malachite, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blaine County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Poison Creek Road
Coordinates: 43.41543, -114.45534

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 Bellevue

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Bellevue FAQ

Where is Bellevue?+

Bellevue is in Blaine County, Idaho, at 43.41543, -114.45534. Nearest road: Poison Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bellevue?+

Bellevue is reported to produce Galena, Defrenoysite, Magnetite, Malachite, Marcasite, Pyrrhotite.

Is collecting allowed at Bellevue?+

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 Bellevue?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.41543, -114.45534 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Poison Creek Road.

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