Vaughn — Rockhounding in Cascade County, Montana

Vaughn is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cascade County, Montana. Reported finds include silicified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cascade County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Sunnyside Avenue
Postcode: 59487
Coordinates: 47.56909, -111.55113

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Montana — Recreational mineral collecting
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Vaughn

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Vaughn FAQ

Where is Vaughn?+

Vaughn is in Cascade County, Montana, at 47.56909, -111.55113. Nearest road: Sunnyside Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Vaughn?+

Vaughn is reported to produce Silicified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Vaughn?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Vaughn?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.56909, -111.55113 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sunnyside Avenue.

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