Rockhounding in Butte County, Idaho
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Butte County. Most commonly produces amethyst, geode, agate, chalcedony.
Every rockhounding spot in Butte County
Antelope Creek areaButte County, IdahoPublic access · Geode, Quartz, Amethyst
Big Lost RiverButte County, IdahoPermission required · Geode, Amethyst- Red Hills AgateButte County, IdahoPublic access · Chalcedony, Agate
Minerals reported in Butte County
Neighboring counties in Idaho
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Butte County. A natural extension if Butte County is already on your trip plan.
- Custer County~48 mi9 spotsTop: Gold, Agate, Azurite
- Blaine County~55 mi7 spotsTop: Galena, Jasper, Sphalerite
- Lemhi County~86 mi6 spotsTop: Gold, Agate, Banded Agate
- Elmore County~105 mi2 spotsTop: Gold, Smoky Quartz, Topaz
- Valley County~129 mi5 spotsTop: Agate, Arsenopyrite, Blue Topaz
- Boise County~129 mi4 spotsTop: Aquamarine, Feldspar, Garnet
Butte County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Butte County, Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Butte County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Butte County?+
Spots in Butte County most often produce Amethyst, Geode, Agate, Chalcedony, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Butte County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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