Carey — Rockhounding in Blaine County, Idaho
Carey is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blaine County, Idaho. Reported finds include jasper, moss agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Carey in Blaine County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Blaine County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- US 93;US 26
- Coordinates
- 43.23873, -113.96565
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
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Carey.
- Little Wood RiverBlaine County · 11 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- HaileyBlaine County · 26 mi awayGalena, Gold, Monzonite
- BellevueBlaine County · 27 mi awayGalena, Defrenoysite, Magnetite
- ShoshoneLincoln County · 32 mi awayOpalized Wood
- KetchumBlaine County · 35 mi awayTetrahedrite, Arsenopyrite, Galena
- Hyndman PeakBlaine County · 35 mi awayTourmaline
- Poison CreekCuster County · 37 mi awayCommon Opal
- Wildhorse CanyonCuster County · 37 mi awayQuartz
Carey FAQ
Where is Carey?+
Carey is in Blaine County, Idaho, at 43.23873, -113.96565. Nearest road: US 93;US 26.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Carey?+
Carey is reported to produce Jasper, Moss Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Carey?+
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 Carey?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.23873, -113.96565 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 93;US 26.
