Stanley — Rockhounding in Custer County, Idaho

Stanley is a mapped rockhounding spot in Custer County, Idaho. Reported finds include corundum, gold, sapphire. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Custer County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Eva Falls Avenue
Postcode: 83278
Coordinates: 44.22340, -114.94918

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 Stanley

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Stanley FAQ

Where is Stanley?+

Stanley is in Custer County, Idaho, at 44.22340, -114.94918. Nearest road: Eva Falls Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stanley?+

Stanley is reported to produce Corundum, Gold, Sapphire.

Is collecting allowed at Stanley?+

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 Stanley?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.22340, -114.94918 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Eva Falls Avenue.

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