Pole Creek — Rockhounding in Blaine County, Idaho
Pole Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blaine County, Idaho. Reported finds include geodes, amethyst, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Pole Creek in Blaine County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Blaine County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- Pole Creek Road
- Coordinates
- 43.91078, -114.74406
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 Pole Creek.
- StanleyCuster County · 24 mi awayCorundum, Gold, Sapphire
- Salmon River (Stanley area)Custer County · 24 mi awayGold, Cinnabar
- KetchumBlaine County · 27 mi awayTetrahedrite, Arsenopyrite, Galena
- Iron MountainCamas County · 30 mi awayYellow Garnet, Green Garnet
- Hyndman PeakBlaine County · 33 mi awayTourmaline
- Dismal SwampElmore County · 33 mi awaySmoky Quartz, Topaz
- Wildhorse CanyonCuster County · 34 mi awayQuartz
- HaileyBlaine County · 35 mi awayGalena, Gold, Monzonite
Pole Creek FAQ
Where is Pole Creek?+
Pole Creek is in Blaine County, Idaho, at 43.91078, -114.74406. Nearest road: Pole Creek Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Pole Creek?+
Pole Creek is reported to produce Geodes, Amethyst, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Pole 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 Pole Creek?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.91078, -114.74406 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pole Creek Road.
