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Agatha
Agatha is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opal, Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsTurquoise & Opal rockhounding sites in Idaho
Turquoise, opal, variscite, and other prized lapidary materials from the American Southwest and beyond.
13 turquoise & opal destinations in Idaho.
Rockhounding sites in Idaho — turquoise & opal: 13 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. turquoise & opal rockhounding sites and the Idaho state page.
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Turquoise & Opal collecting in Idaho
Turquoise, opal, variscite, and other prized lapidary materials from the American Southwest and beyond.
We currently document 13 turquoise & opal collecting sites in Idaho. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Turquoise & Opal 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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Alder Creek
Alder Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Chrysocolla. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Clover Creek
Clover Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Little Squaw Creek
Little Squaw Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Fire Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mesa
Mesa is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opalized wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Moscow
Moscow is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Panther Creek
Panther Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Poison Creek
Poison Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Common Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Setters
Setters is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Snake River
Snake River is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Fire Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Spencer Opal Mine
A family-operated opal mine in eastern Idaho offering fee digs in opal-bearing rhyolite tuff with visible opal seams.
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Spencer Opal Mine (paid Location)
Spencer Opal Mine (paid location) is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Fire Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Yellow Pine
Yellow Pine is a documented mineral occurrence near ID. Reported specimens include Opal. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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