Salmon River — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho
Salmon River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Idaho County, Idaho. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Salmon River in Idaho County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Idaho County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- Salmon River Trail #96
- Coordinates
- 45.46324, -115.78703
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 Salmon River
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Salmon River.
- Salmon River (near Riggins)Idaho County · 6 mi awayGold
- Ruby MeadowsIdaho County · 17 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
- OrograndeIdaho County · 20 mi awayCopper
- Grouse CreekIdaho County · 22 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
- RigginsIdaho County · 25 mi awayGarnet
- American RiverIdaho County · 32 mi awayZircon
- Blue Jacket MineIdaho County · 32 mi awayChabazite, Stilbite
- White BirdIdaho County · 33 mi awayGold
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