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Bear River — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Idaho

Bear River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Idaho. Reported finds include psilomelane, pyrolusite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Bear River in Franklin County, Idaho

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Idaho
Nearest road
Maple Grove Road
Postcode
83283

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:

Found at Bear River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Bear River

Bear River is close enough to the Idaho border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bear River FAQ

Where is Bear River?+
Bear River is in Franklin County, Idaho, at 42.32735, -111.71583. Nearest road: Maple Grove Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Bear River?+
Bear River is reported to produce Psilomelane, Pyrolusite.
Is collecting allowed at Bear 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 Bear River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 42.32735, -111.71583 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Maple Grove Road.

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