Clearwater River — Rockhounding in Nez Perce County, Idaho

Clearwater River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Reported finds include agate, jasper, chert, fibrolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nez Perce County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: US 12;US 95
Coordinates: 46.43352, -116.95148

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 Clearwater River

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Agate
Jasper
Chert
Fibrolite

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Clearwater River FAQ

Where is Clearwater River?+

Clearwater River is in Nez Perce County, Idaho, at 46.43352, -116.95148. Nearest road: US 12;US 95.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Clearwater River?+

Clearwater River is reported to produce Agate, Jasper, Chert, Fibrolite.

Is collecting allowed at Clearwater River?+

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 Clearwater River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.43352, -116.95148 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 12;US 95.

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