Metaline Falls — Rockhounding in Pend Oreille County, Washington

Metaline Falls is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pend Oreille County, Washington. Reported finds include smithsonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pend Oreille County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Pend Oreille Mine Road
Postcode: 99153
Coordinates: 48.87999, -117.37190

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 Metaline Falls

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Smithsonite

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Metaline Falls FAQ

Where is Metaline Falls?+

Metaline Falls is in Pend Oreille County, Washington, at 48.87999, -117.37190. Nearest road: Pend Oreille Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Metaline Falls?+

Metaline Falls is reported to produce Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Metaline Falls?+

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 Metaline Falls?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.87999, -117.37190 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pend Oreille Mine Road.

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