Salmon River (near Riggins) — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho
Salmon River (near Riggins) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Idaho County, Idaho. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Salmon River (near Riggins) in Idaho County, Idaho
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Idaho County
- State
- Idaho
- Nearest road
- Salmon River Trail #96
- Coordinates
- 45.43371, -115.66564
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.
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Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Salmon River (near Riggins).
- Salmon RiverIdaho County · 6 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- Grouse CreekIdaho County · 16 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
- Ruby MeadowsIdaho County · 17 mi awayCorundum, Quartz
- OrograndeIdaho County · 19 mi awayCopper
- American RiverIdaho County · 31 mi awayZircon
- RigginsIdaho County · 31 mi awayGarnet
- Yellow PineValley County · 34 mi awayOpal
- Blue Jacket MineIdaho County · 39 mi awayChabazite, Stilbite
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