Challis — Rockhounding in Custer County, Idaho

Challis is a mapped rockhounding spot in Custer County, Idaho. Reported finds include red agate, banded opal. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Custer County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Garden Creek Road
Coordinates: 44.49401, -114.29990

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 Challis

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Red Agate
Banded Opal

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Challis FAQ

Where is Challis?+

Challis is in Custer County, Idaho, at 44.49401, -114.29990. Nearest road: Garden Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Challis?+

Challis is reported to produce Red Agate, Banded Opal.

Is collecting allowed at Challis?+

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 Challis?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.49401, -114.29990 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Garden Creek Road.

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