Snake River — Rockhounding in Asotin County, Washington

Snake River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Asotin County, Washington. Reported finds include gold placer. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Asotin County
State: Washington
Nearest road: US Highway 12
Postcode: 99403
Coordinates: 46.41959, -117.17660

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Snake River

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Gold Placer

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Snake River FAQ

Where is Snake River?+

Snake River is in Asotin County, Washington, at 46.41959, -117.17660. Nearest road: US Highway 12.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Snake River?+

Snake River is reported to produce Gold Placer.

Is collecting allowed at Snake River?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Snake River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.41959, -117.17660 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US Highway 12.

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