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Rockhounding near Salmon, ID

120 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Salmon, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Idaho, Montana, Oregon.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Salmon, Idaho

Closest rockhounding spots to Salmon

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Salmon

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Salmon?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Salmon to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Salmon

Sorted by distance from Salmon. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
LeesburgNational Forest Development Road 242Lemhi County45.2216, -114.1166Public
Panther CreekLemhi County45.0953, -114.2304Public
Salmon River (near Leesburg)Salmon River RoadLemhi County45.3867, -114.2677Public
Meyers CoverWest Fork Camas Creek RoadLemhi County44.8214, -114.4959Public
Grasshopper CreekPioneer Mountains Scenic BywayBeaverhead County45.3648, -113.1244Public
Crystal ParkBeaverhead County45.4864, -113.0999Paid / fee
Ima MinePatterson Creek RoadLemhi County44.5336, -113.6923Public
SulaRavalli County
  • Green Beryl
45.8688, -113.9820Public
Challis (fluorite area)Custer County44.4998, -114.1904Public
ArgentaLong John RoadBeaverhead County45.3068, -112.8866Public
Parker MountainNational Forest Development Road 68Lemhi County44.6068, -114.5458Public
ChallisGarden Creek RoadCuster County
  • Red Agate
  • Banded Opal
44.4940, -114.2999Public
Frying Pan BasinBeaverhead County45.2933, -112.7336Public
Crystal Mountain MineFS 74919Ravalli County
  • White Fluorite
  • Green Fluorite
  • Purple Fluorite
46.0066, -113.8881Public
Calvert Hill MineCalvert Loop RoadBeaverhead County45.8489, -113.1524Public
Malm GulchMalm Gulch TrailCuster County44.3383, -114.2226Public
French CreekDeep Creek RoadDeer Lodge County45.9474, -113.0605Public
StibniteStibnite RoadValley County44.8979, -115.3381Public
Grouse CreekSalmon River Trail EastIdaho County45.4853, -115.3408Permission
Gem Mountain Sapphire MineGranite County46.2467, -113.5922Public
Gem Mountain Sapphire MineGranite County
    		46.2468, -113.5917Paid / fee
    Gem MountainMadison County45.3430, -112.3560Paid / fee
    GeorgetownCable Mountain RoadDeer Lodge County46.1999, -113.2176Public
    Yellow PineStibnite RoadValley County44.9646, -115.4788Public
    Salmon River (Stanley area)Salmon River Scenic BywayCuster County44.2406, -114.9018Public

    Salmon rockhounding FAQ

    Where can I go rockhounding near Salmon?+
    There are 120 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Salmon, Idaho. The closest is Leesburg in Lemhi County, roughly 11 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
    What rocks and minerals can you find near Salmon?+
    Spots within driving distance of Salmon most commonly produce gold, agate, quartz, sapphire, chalcedony, garnet.
    Is rockhounding legal near Salmon?+
    Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
    How far do most rockhounders drive from Salmon?+
    Most weekend trips from Salmon fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

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    The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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