Rockhounding in Shoshone County, Idaho

9 mapped rockhounding spots in Shoshone County. Most commonly produces gold, garnet, staurolite, almandine garnet.

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Every rockhounding spot in Shoshone County

Best spotEmerald CreekShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Almandine Garnet
KingstonShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
Shoshone CountyShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Gold, Lead, Silver
AveryShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Kyanite, Staurolite
Deadwood GulchShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Garnet, Gold
Bathtub MountainShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Staurolite
BurkeShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Quartz
Emerald and Ruby CreeksShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Garnet
PrichardShoshone County, IdahoPublic access · Gold

Shoshone 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 Shoshone County

Standout in Shoshone County

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

Top pick
Emerald Creek
Public access
Shoshone County
Emerald Creek is Idaho's signature public star-garnet locality, with the Forest Service noting that commercial quantities of star garnet are otherwise known only from India.
Almandine Garnet

Neighboring counties in Idaho

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

Across the state line from Shoshone 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.

Shoshone County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Shoshone County, Idaho?+

RockHoundR tracks 9 rockhounding spots in Shoshone County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Shoshone County?+

Spots in Shoshone County most often produce Gold, Garnet, Staurolite, Almandine Garnet, Arsenopyrite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Shoshone 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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