Shoshone County — Rockhounding in Shoshone County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Shoshone County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Big Creek Road
Coordinates: 47.50215, -116.07111

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 Shoshone County

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Shoshone County FAQ

Where is Shoshone County?+

Shoshone County is in Shoshone County, Idaho, at 47.50215, -116.07111. Nearest road: Big Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Shoshone County?+

Shoshone County is reported to produce Gold, Lead, Silver.

Is collecting allowed at Shoshone County?+

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 Shoshone County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.50215, -116.07111 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Big Creek Road.

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