Rockhounding in Clearwater County, Idaho
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Clearwater County. Most commonly produces gold, almandine garnet, epidote, sapphire.
Every rockhounding spot in Clearwater County
Orofino CreekClearwater County, IdahoPublic access · Gold, Sapphire, Epidote- General Area (Clearwater NF)Clearwater County, IdahoPublic access · Almandine Garnet
- MussellshellClearwater County, IdahoPublic access · Gold
- North Fork Clearwater RiverClearwater County, IdahoPublic access · Gold
- Rhodes CreekClearwater County, IdahoPublic access · Zircon
Minerals reported in Clearwater County
Neighboring counties in Idaho
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Clearwater County. A natural extension if Clearwater County is already on your trip plan.
- Latah County~46 mi5 spotsTop: Biotite, Garnet, Green Beryl
- Nez Perce County~54 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Aquamarine, Chert
- Shoshone County~58 mi9 spotsTop: Gold, Garnet, Staurolite
- Idaho County~66 mi10 spotsTop: Gold, Corundum, Quartz
- Adams County~117 mi7 spotsTop: Epidote, Malachite, Rhodonite
- Bonner County~127 mi5 spotsTop: Feldspar, Quartz, Galena
Across the state line from Clearwater County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Idaho.
Clearwater County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Clearwater County, Idaho?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Clearwater County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Clearwater County?+
Spots in Clearwater County most often produce Gold, Almandine Garnet, Epidote, Sapphire, Zircon. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Clearwater 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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