Idaho Mining Claim Guide

Current 2026 regulations, fees, and filing requirements

⚡ Quick Facts

State: Idaho
BLM Office: Boise
2026 Filing Deadline: September 2, 2026
Maintenance Fee: $200 per claim

📞 BLM Idaho State Office

Address:
Bureau of Land Management - Idaho State Office
1387 S. Vinnell Way
Boise, ID 83709-1657

💰 2026 Fees & Deadlines

Annual Maintenance Fees

  • $200 per lode claim, tunnel site, or mill site
  • $200 per 20 acres (or portion thereof) for placer claims

Critical Deadline

September 2, 2026 - File with BLM by this date

📮 How to File in Idaho

1. Online (Recommended)

Visit MLRS →

2. By Mail

Mail to the Boise address above.

🏔️ Popular Mining Counties in Idaho

  • Boise County
  • Custer County
  • Idaho County
  • Lemhi County
  • Shoshone County
  • Valley County
  • Clearwater County
  • Owyhee County
  • Elmore County
  • Blaine County

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