Prichard — Rockhounding in Shoshone County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Shoshone County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Crescent Drive
Coordinates: 47.65553, -115.98107

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 Prichard

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Gold

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Prichard FAQ

Where is Prichard?+

Prichard is in Shoshone County, Idaho, at 47.65553, -115.98107. Nearest road: Crescent Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Prichard?+

Prichard is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Prichard?+

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 Prichard?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.65553, -115.98107 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Crescent Drive.

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