Carey — Rockhounding in Blaine County, Idaho

Carey is a mapped rockhounding spot in Blaine County, Idaho. Reported finds include jasper, moss agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Blaine County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: US 93;US 26
Coordinates: 43.23873, -113.96565

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Idaho Panhandle National Forests — Emerald Creek
Idaho Geological Survey
Spencer Opal Mines (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Carey

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Carey FAQ

Where is Carey?+

Carey is in Blaine County, Idaho, at 43.23873, -113.96565. Nearest road: US 93;US 26.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Carey?+

Carey is reported to produce Jasper, Moss Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Carey?+

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 Carey?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.23873, -113.96565 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 93;US 26.

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