Orogrande — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho

Orogrande is a mapped rockhounding spot in Idaho County, Idaho. Reported finds include copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Idaho County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Crooked River Road
Coordinates: 45.69683, -115.55846

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 Orogrande

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Copper

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Orogrande FAQ

Where is Orogrande?+

Orogrande is in Idaho County, Idaho, at 45.69683, -115.55846. Nearest road: Crooked River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Orogrande?+

Orogrande is reported to produce Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Orogrande?+

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 Orogrande?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.69683, -115.55846 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crooked River Road.

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