Priest Lake — Rockhounding in Bonner County, Idaho

Priest Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bonner County, Idaho. Reported finds include quartz, feldspar. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bonner County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Reeder Bay Road
Postcode: 83848
Coordinates: 48.63006, -116.88369

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 Priest Lake

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Priest Lake FAQ

Where is Priest Lake?+

Priest Lake is in Bonner County, Idaho, at 48.63006, -116.88369. Nearest road: Reeder Bay Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Priest Lake?+

Priest Lake is reported to produce Quartz, Feldspar.

Is collecting allowed at Priest Lake?+

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 Priest Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.63006, -116.88369 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Reeder Bay Road.

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