Bear Valley — Rockhounding in Valley County, Idaho

Bear Valley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Valley County, Idaho. Reported finds include monazite, uranium. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Valley County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Bear Valley Trail
Coordinates: 44.42755, -115.27467

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 Bear Valley

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

Monazite
Uranium

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Bear Valley FAQ

Where is Bear Valley?+

Bear Valley is in Valley County, Idaho, at 44.42755, -115.27467. Nearest road: Bear Valley Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bear Valley?+

Bear Valley is reported to produce Monazite, Uranium.

Is collecting allowed at Bear Valley?+

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 Bear Valley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.42755, -115.27467 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bear Valley Trail.

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