American River — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho
American River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Idaho County, Idaho. Reported finds include zircon. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing American River in Idaho County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Idaho County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- Forest Service Road 1809
- Postcode
- 83525
- Coordinates
- 45.84117, -115.41529
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 American River.
- OrograndeIdaho County · 12 mi awayCopper
- Grouse CreekIdaho County · 25 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
- Salmon River (near Riggins)Idaho County · 31 mi awayGold
- Salmon RiverIdaho County · 32 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Clearwater RiverIdaho County · 33 mi awayGold
- MussellshellClearwater County · 41 mi awayGold
- White BirdIdaho County · 44 mi awayGold
- Ruby MeadowsIdaho County · 48 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
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