Stanley — Rockhounding in Custer County, Idaho
Stanley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Custer County, Idaho. Reported finds include corundum, gold, sapphire. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Stanley in Custer County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Custer County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- Eva Falls Avenue
- Postcode
- 83278
- Coordinates
- 44.22340, -114.94918
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Stanley.
- Salmon River (Stanley area)Custer County · 3 mi awayGold, Cinnabar
- Bear ValleyValley County · 21 mi awayMonazite, Uranium
- Pole CreekBlaine County · 24 mi awayGeodes, Amethyst, Quartz
- Banner Silver MinesBoise County · 32 mi awayGold, Silver, Pyrargyrite
- Parker MountainLemhi County · 33 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony
- Malm GulchCuster County · 37 mi awayAgate, Petrified Wood
- ChallisCuster County · 37 mi awayRed Agate, Banded Opal
- Dismal SwampElmore County · 40 mi awaySmoky Quartz, Topaz
Stanley FAQ
Where is Stanley?+
Stanley is in Custer County, Idaho, at 44.22340, -114.94918. Nearest road: Eva Falls Avenue.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Stanley?+
Stanley is reported to produce Corundum, Gold, Sapphire.
Is collecting allowed at Stanley?+
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 Stanley?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.22340, -114.94918 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Eva Falls Avenue.
