Burke — Rockhounding in Shoshone County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Shoshone County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Burke-Canyon Creek Road
Coordinates: 47.51672, -115.82488

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 Burke

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Quartz

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Burke FAQ

Where is Burke?+

Burke is in Shoshone County, Idaho, at 47.51672, -115.82488. Nearest road: Burke-Canyon Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Burke?+

Burke is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Burke?+

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 Burke?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.51672, -115.82488 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Burke-Canyon Creek Road.

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