Bear River — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Idaho

Bear River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Idaho. Reported finds include psilomelane, pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Maple Grove Road
Postcode: 83283
Coordinates: 42.32735, -111.71583

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 Bear River

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Psilomelane
Pyrolusite

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Bear River FAQ

Where is Bear River?+

Bear River is in Franklin County, Idaho, at 42.32735, -111.71583. Nearest road: Maple Grove Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bear River?+

Bear River is reported to produce Psilomelane, Pyrolusite.

Is collecting allowed at Bear River?+

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 Bear River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.32735, -111.71583 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Maple Grove Road.

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