Bayview — Rockhounding in Bonner County, Idaho
Bayview is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bonner County, Idaho. Reported finds include galena. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Bayview in Bonner County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Bonner County
- State
- Idaho
- Coordinates
- 47.91381, -116.47541
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 Bayview.
- Conjecture MineBonner County · 2 mi awayRhodochrosite
- Hayden LakeKootenai County · 11 mi awayLead, Silver
- Goat Mountain & Blackdome PeakBonner County · 26 mi awayKyanite
- KingstonShoshone County · 27 mi awayArsenopyrite, Gold, Pyrite
- PrichardShoshone County · 29 mi awayGold
- Deadwood GulchShoshone County · 30 mi awayGarnet, Gold
- Shoshone CountyShoshone County · 34 mi awayGold, Lead, Silver
- SettersKootenai County · 39 mi awayOpal
Bayview FAQ
Where is Bayview?+
Bayview is in Bonner County, Idaho, at 47.91381, -116.47541.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Bayview?+
Bayview is reported to produce Galena.
Is collecting allowed at Bayview?+
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 Bayview?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 47.91381, -116.47541 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
