Shafer Creek — Rockhounding in Boise County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Boise County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Shafer Creek Road
Coordinates: 43.83092, -116.17343

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 Shafer Creek

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Feldspar

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Shafer Creek FAQ

Where is Shafer Creek?+

Shafer Creek is in Boise County, Idaho, at 43.83092, -116.17343. Nearest road: Shafer Creek Road.

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

Shafer Creek is reported to produce Feldspar.

Is collecting allowed at Shafer 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 Shafer Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.83092, -116.17343 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Shafer Creek Road.

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