Rockhounding in Lemhi County, Idaho

6 mapped rockhounding spots in Lemhi County. Most commonly produces gold, agate, banded agate, chalcedony.

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Every rockhounding spot in Lemhi County

Best spotParker MountainLemhi County, IdahoPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony
Ima MineLemhi County, IdahoCheck locally · Tungsten, Tetrahedrite, Chalcopyrite +3
LeesburgLemhi County, IdahoCheck locally · Gold, Petrified Wood
Meyers CoverLemhi County, IdahoPublic access · Banded Agate
Panther CreekLemhi County, IdahoPublic access · Opal
Salmon River (near Leesburg)Lemhi County, IdahoPublic access · Gold

Lemhi County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Minerals reported in Lemhi County

Standout in Lemhi County

Hand-picked spot in Lemhi County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Parker Mountain
Public access
Lemhi County
Parker Mountain gives Lemhi County a documented agate and chalcedony locality outside the crowded southern Idaho fields.
Agate, Chalcedony

Neighboring counties in Idaho

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lemhi County. A natural extension if Lemhi County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lemhi 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.

Lemhi County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lemhi County, Idaho?+

RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Lemhi County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lemhi County?+

Spots in Lemhi County most often produce Gold, Agate, Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Chalcopyrite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lemhi 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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