Pack River — Rockhounding in Boundary County, Idaho

Pack River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Boundary County, Idaho. Reported finds include garnet, feldspar, mica. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Boundary County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Upper Pack River Road
Coordinates: 48.51132, -116.57761

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 Pack River

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Pack River FAQ

Where is Pack River?+

Pack River is in Boundary County, Idaho, at 48.51132, -116.57761. Nearest road: Upper Pack River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pack River?+

Pack River is reported to produce Garnet, Feldspar, Mica.

Is collecting allowed at Pack River?+

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 Pack River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.51132, -116.57761 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upper Pack River Road.

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