Lane’s Creek — Rockhounding in Caribou County, Idaho

Lane’s Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caribou County, Idaho. Reported finds include hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Caribou County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Lanes Creek Cutoff Road
Coordinates: 42.93220, -111.28623

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 Lane’s Creek

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Hematite

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Lane’s Creek FAQ

Where is Lane’s Creek?+

Lane’s Creek is in Caribou County, Idaho, at 42.93220, -111.28623. Nearest road: Lanes Creek Cutoff Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lane’s Creek?+

Lane’s Creek is reported to produce Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at Lane’s 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 Lane’s Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.93220, -111.28623 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lanes Creek Cutoff Road.

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