Rockhounding in Lemhi County, Idaho

6 mapped rockhounding spots in Lemhi County. Most commonly produces gold, agate, banded agate, chalcedony.

Lemhi County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Minerals reported in Lemhi County

Standout in Lemhi County

Hand-picked spot in Lemhi County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Parker Mountain
Public
Lemhi County
Parker Mountain gives Lemhi County a documented agate and chalcedony locality outside the crowded southern Idaho fields. Idaho Department of Lands lists green and green-moss agate near Parker Mountain, while Mindat records agate and chalcedony within the Parker Mountain mining district mineral list.
Agate, Chalcedony

Spots in Lemhi County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Ima MinePatterson Creek Road	Tungsten Tetrahedrite Chalcopyrite Galena Scheelite Sphalerite	44.5336, -113.6923	Public
LeesburgNational Forest Development Road 242	Gold Petrified Wood	45.2216, -114.1166	Public
Meyers CoverWest Fork Camas Creek Road	Banded Agate	44.8214, -114.4959	Public
Panther Creek	Opal	45.0953, -114.2304	Public
Parker MountainNational Forest Development Road 68	Agate Chalcedony	44.6068, -114.5458	Public
Salmon River (near Leesburg)Salmon River Road	Gold	45.3867, -114.2677	Public

Neighboring counties in Idaho

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lemhi County. A natural extension if Lemhi County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lemhi County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Idaho.

Lemhi County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lemhi County, Idaho?+

RockHoundR tracks 6 rockhounding spots in Lemhi County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lemhi County?+

Spots in Lemhi County most often produce Gold, Agate, Banded Agate, Chalcedony, Chalcopyrite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lemhi County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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