Sturgill Creek — Rockhounding in Washington County, Idaho

Sturgill Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Idaho. Reported finds include manganese. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Idaho
Coordinates: 44.66396, -117.04636

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 Sturgill Creek

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Manganese

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Sturgill Creek FAQ

Where is Sturgill Creek?+

Sturgill Creek is in Washington County, Idaho, at 44.66396, -117.04636.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sturgill Creek?+

Sturgill Creek is reported to produce Manganese.

Is collecting allowed at Sturgill Creek?+

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 Sturgill Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.66396, -117.04636 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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