Salesville — Rockhounding in Gallatin County, Montana

Salesville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gallatin County, Montana. Reported finds include emery, corundum. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gallatin County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Gateway South Road
Coordinates: 45.58811, -111.20855

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 Salesville

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Salesville FAQ

Where is Salesville?+

Salesville is in Gallatin County, Montana, at 45.58811, -111.20855. Nearest road: Gateway South Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Salesville?+

Salesville is reported to produce Emery, Corundum.

Is collecting allowed at Salesville?+

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 Salesville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.58811, -111.20855 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gateway South Road.

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