Salmon River — Rockhounding in Idaho County, Idaho

Salmon River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Idaho County, Idaho. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Idaho County
State: Idaho
Nearest road: Salmon River Trail #96
Coordinates: 45.46324, -115.78703

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 Salmon River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Salmon River

Salmon 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.

Salmon River FAQ

Where is Salmon River?+

Salmon River is in Idaho County, Idaho, at 45.46324, -115.78703. Nearest road: Salmon River Trail #96.

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

Salmon River is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Salmon 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 Salmon River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.46324, -115.78703 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Salmon River Trail #96.

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