Dismal Swamp — Rockhounding in Elmore County, Idaho

Dismal Swamp is a mapped rockhounding spot in Elmore County, Idaho. Reported finds include smoky quartz, topaz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Elmore County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Trinity Ridge Road
Coordinates: 43.72904, -115.36641

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 Dismal Swamp

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Dismal Swamp FAQ

Where is Dismal Swamp?+

Dismal Swamp is in Elmore County, Idaho, at 43.72904, -115.36641. Nearest road: Trinity Ridge Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dismal Swamp?+

Dismal Swamp is reported to produce Smoky Quartz, Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Dismal Swamp?+

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 Dismal Swamp?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.72904, -115.36641 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Trinity Ridge Road.

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