Mussellshell — Rockhounding in Clearwater County, Idaho

Mussellshell is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clearwater County, Idaho. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clearwater County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Musselshell Creek Road
Coordinates: 46.38378, -115.74348

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 Mussellshell

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Gold

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Mussellshell FAQ

Where is Mussellshell?+

Mussellshell is in Clearwater County, Idaho, at 46.38378, -115.74348. Nearest road: Musselshell Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mussellshell?+

Mussellshell is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Mussellshell?+

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 Mussellshell?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.38378, -115.74348 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Musselshell Creek Road.

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