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Almo
Almo is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in Idaho
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
12 quartz & crystals destinations in Idaho.
Rockhounding sites in Idaho — quartz & crystals: 12 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the Idaho state page.
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Quartz & Crystals collecting in Idaho
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 12 quartz & crystals collecting sites in Idaho. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals destinations in Idaho vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Idaho state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Burke
Burke is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Camas Creek
Camas Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Topaz, Fire Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Dismal Swamp
Dismal Swamp is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Smokey Quartz, Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Donnelly
Donnelly is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Blue Topaz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Garden Valley
Garden Valley is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Aquamarine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hyndman Peak
Hyndman Peak is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Tourmaline. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Idaho City
Idaho City is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Quartz, Garnet. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mica Mountain
Mica Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Green Beryl, Biotite, Muscovite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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New Discovery
New Discovery is a known mineral occurrence in Bonner, Idaho, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Beryl.
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Priest Lake
Priest Lake is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals, Feldspar Crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Wildhorse Canyon
Wildhorse Canyon is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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