Leesburg — Rockhounding in Lemhi County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lemhi County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 242
Coordinates: 45.22159, -114.11660

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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Leesburg FAQ

Where is Leesburg?+

Leesburg is in Lemhi County, Idaho, at 45.22159, -114.11660. Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 242.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Leesburg?+

Leesburg is reported to produce Gold, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Leesburg?+

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 Leesburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.22159, -114.11660 in Google Maps. The nearest road is National Forest Development Road 242.

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