Donnelly — Rockhounding in Valley County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Valley County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Wallace Lane
Postcode: 83615
Coordinates: 44.74446, -116.05835

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 Donnelly

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Blue Topaz

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Donnelly FAQ

Where is Donnelly?+

Donnelly is in Valley County, Idaho, at 44.74446, -116.05835. Nearest road: Wallace Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Donnelly?+

Donnelly is reported to produce Blue Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Donnelly?+

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 Donnelly?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.74446, -116.05835 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wallace Lane.

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