White Bird — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Idaho County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Lyons Camp Road
Coordinates: 45.75490, -116.32284

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 White Bird

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Gold

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White Bird FAQ

Where is White Bird?+

White Bird is in Idaho County, Idaho, at 45.75490, -116.32284. Nearest road: Lyons Camp Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at White Bird?+

White Bird is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at White Bird?+

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 White Bird?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.75490, -116.32284 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lyons Camp Road.

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