Idaho Community Pits
Salable minerals are essential resources managed by BLM Idaho and include a variety of commodities such as gravel, and various types of stone. These resources are important for private projects like yard improvements or driveway refurbishments and are crucial public infrastructure development across the nation.
The BLM is committed to ensuring acquisition of salable minerals from public lands is conducted fairly and at a price that reflects fair market value. This approach ensures the American public receives a reasonable return for the resources extracted from federal lands, in alignment with presidential orders aimed at promoting transparency and equitable resource management.
By making salable minerals available at fair market values, the BLM supports local economies while adhering to responsible stewardship of your public lands. If you are interested in sand, gravel, or decorative rock, the BLM can provide the necessary permits and guidance to help you access the salable minerals you need for your projects, while upholding the principles of fairness and accountability to the American public.
Locate the field office area you are interested in, using the district and field office map. Then click on the office link below:
Bruneau Field Office | Burley Field Office | Four Rivers Field Office | Challis Field Office | Jarbidge Field Office | Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey NCA | Owyhee Field Office | Pocatello Field Office | Salmon Field Office | Shoshone Field office | Upper Snake Field Office
Acronyms Used on This Page
CY - Cubic Yard
Bruneau Field Office
Contact the Bruneau Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
Burley Field Office
Contact the Burley Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price and Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almo Community Pit IDID105938264 | pit run gravel, sand and dirt for fill and road base | Cassia Co. east of Almo, ID | $1.00/cubic yard | None |
| Cottonwood Creek IDID106046282 | pit run gravel and sand for road base and fill material | Cassia Co. - west of Burley, ID | $0.80 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY Min: 10 cubic yards | None |
| Idahome IDID106268096 | pit run gravel for road base and fill material | Cassia Co. - south of Idahome, ID | $0.80 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY Min: 10 cubic yards | None |
| Malta IDID106061776 | pit run gravel and sand for road base and fill material | Cassia Co. - east of Malta, ID | $0.80 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY Min: 10 cubic yards | None |
| Naf Clay IDID106250958 | clay for fill and lining ponds | Cassia Co. -west of Naf, ID | $0.80 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY Min: 10 cubic yards | None |
IDID106062789 | platy rhyolite with some lichen for use as flagstone, patio, and decorative stone | Cassia Co. southwest of Oakley, ID | $4.50 per ton; reclamation fee $0.75 per ton Min: 1 ton; Max: 5 tons per year | None |
| Nibbs Creek Community Pit IDID105928784 | platy rhyolite with some lichen for use as flagstone, patio, and decorative stone | Cassia Co. west of Malta, ID | $9.30 per ton; reclamation fee $0.70 per ton | None |
| Oakley Community Pit IDID105934774 | pit run gravel and sand for road base and fill material | Cassia Co. south of Oakley, ID | $0.80 per CY; no reclamation fee | None |
| Lake Channel Community Pit IDID105930531 | cinders and sand for road base and fill | Power Co. southwest of American Falls, ID | $0.80 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY | None |
| Desert Creek Community Pit IDID105943660 | sand and gravel | View on map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
Challis Field Office
Contact the Challis Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
Four Rivers Field Office
Contact the Four Rivers Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IDID106240725 | Cinders | Canyon Co. - south of Lake Lowell, ID | $3.75 per CY; reclamation fee $0.60 per CY
| None |
| Weiser Pit IDID105928967 | Sand and gravel | Washington Co. - east of Weiser, ID | $1 per CY; reclamation fee $0.60 per CY | None |
| Indian Creek Community Pit IDID106220839 | Specialty stone | View on Map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
Jarbidge Field Office
Contact the Jarbidge Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area
Contact the NCA Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
Owyhee Field Office
Contact the Owyhee Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price and Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IDID106061187 | Sandstone; used for decorative purposes | Owyhee Co. - northeast of Sheaville, ID | $30 per ton; reclamation fee $0.90 per ton Min: 10 ton; Max: 25 tons per year | None |
IDID105938461 | Sand and gravel | Owyhee Co. -west of Riverside, ID | $1 per CY; reclamation fee $0.30 per CY
| None |
| Miracle Community IDID105927713 | Specialty stone | Canyon Co. west of Walters Ferry, ID | $9.30 per ton; reclamation fee $0.70 per ton | None |
IDID106012806 | Sand and gravel | Owyhee Co. - southwest of Murphy, ID | 1 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY Min: 15 cubic yards; Max: no limit | None |
IDID105849330
| Sand and gravel | Owyhee Co. - northeast of Silver City, ID | $1 per CY; reclamation fee $0.20 per CY Min: 15 cubic yards; Max: no limit | Closure Oct 31 - May 1 |
IDID106265115 | Rhyolite; used for decorative purposes | Owyhee Co. - south-southeast of Jordan Valley, ID | $1 per ton; reclamation fee $0.30 per CY No established min or max | Closure Oct 31 - May 1 |
| Opaline #2 Community Pit IDID105942588 | Specialty stone | View on Map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
| Opaline Gulch Community Pit IDID106110455 | Specialty stone | View on Map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
| Rabbit Creek Community Pit IDID106105421 | Specialty stone | View on Map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
Pocatello Field Office
Contact the Pocatello Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
Shoshone Field Office
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Salmon Field Office
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Upper Snake Field Office
Contact the Upper Snake Field Office with questions about community pit information found in the table below and to obtain your purchase/permit.
| Community Pit | Description | Location | Price/Permitted Amounts | Closures (seasonal or other) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Lake Community Pit IDID105844501 | cinders | Bingham County, North of Mud Lake | $1.95 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | None |
| Cummins Canyon IDID105866228 | limestone talus 12in and smaller, some stockpiled some just on the slope | Butte County, Southeast of Moore | $1.25 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | None |
| Hell's Half Acre Lava Rock IDID106045135 | basalt riprap | Bingham County, West of Shelley | $4.50 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | None |
| Robbers Community Pit IDID106240999 | cinders | Butte County, Next to Big Southern Butte | $1.95 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | No winter access |
| Arco Lava Rock Community Pit IDID106244020 | basalt riprap | Butte County, west of Arco | $4.50 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | None |
| Reno Point Community Pit IDID106251730 | sand and gravel used for road construction and surfacing | Clark County, North of Highway 28 and 22 intersection | $1.95 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | None |
| Edie Creek Community Pit IDID106367452 | sand and gravel used for road construction and surfacing | Clark County, Medicine Lodge, 12 N 33 E, ID | $1.95 per CY; reclamation fee $0.59 per CY | None |
| Big Lost Community Pit (Hodger Point) IDID106001101 | sand and gravel | View on map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |
| Maud Mountain IDID106012961 | specialty stone | View on map | N/A | Restrictions/Closure in Progress |