Yellow Pine — Rockhounding in Valley County, Idaho

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Valley County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Stibnite Road
Postcode: 83677
Coordinates: 44.96460, -115.47883

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 Yellow Pine

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Opal

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Yellow Pine FAQ

Where is Yellow Pine?+

Yellow Pine is in Valley County, Idaho, at 44.96460, -115.47883. Nearest road: Stibnite Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yellow Pine?+

Yellow Pine is reported to produce Opal.

Is collecting allowed at Yellow Pine?+

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 Yellow Pine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.96460, -115.47883 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stibnite Road.

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