Rockhounding in Shoshone County, Idaho
9 mapped rockhounding spots in Shoshone County. Most commonly produces gold, garnet, staurolite, almandine garnet.
Map showing 9 rockhounding spots in Shoshone County, Idaho
Minerals reported in Shoshone County
Spots in Shoshone County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery | 47.1507, -115.7736 | Public | |
| Bathtub Mountain | 47.0796, -115.5696 | Public | |
| BurkeBurke-Canyon Creek Road | 47.5167, -115.8249 | Public | |
| Deadwood Gulch | 47.5376, -116.1510 | Public | |
| Emerald and Ruby CreeksNational Forest Development Road 447 | 47.0653, -116.3263 | Public | |
| Emerald CreekNational Forest Development Road 447 | 47.0651, -116.3265 | Public | |
| KingstonTrail of the Coeur d'Alenes | 47.5565, -116.2431 | Public | |
| PrichardCrescent Drive | 47.6555, -115.9811 | Public | |
| Shoshone CountyBig Creek Road | 47.5022, -116.0711 | Public |
Other rockhounding counties in Idaho
- Idaho County10 spotsTop: Gold, Corundum, Quartz
- Custer County9 spotsTop: Gold, Agate, Azurite
- Owyhee County9 spotsTop: Agate, Petrified Wood, Bruneau Canyon Jasper
- Adams County7 spotsTop: Epidote, Malachite, Rhodonite
- Blaine County7 spotsTop: Galena, Jasper, Sphalerite
- Lemhi County6 spotsTop: Gold, Agate, Banded Agate
Shoshone County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Shoshone County, Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 rockhounding spots in Shoshone County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Shoshone County?+
Spots in Shoshone County most often produce Gold, Garnet, Staurolite, Almandine Garnet, Arsenopyrite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Shoshone County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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