Black Pine Mine — Rockhounding in Granite County, Montana

Black Pine Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Granite County, Montana. Reported finds include pyromorphite, scheelite, stolzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Granite County
State: Montana
Nearest road: FS 678
Coordinates: 46.44783, -113.36691

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 Black Pine Mine

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Black Pine Mine FAQ

Where is Black Pine Mine?+

Black Pine Mine is in Granite County, Montana, at 46.44783, -113.36691. Nearest road: FS 678.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Black Pine Mine?+

Black Pine Mine is reported to produce Pyromorphite, Scheelite, Stolzite.

Is collecting allowed at Black Pine Mine?+

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 Black Pine Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.44783, -113.36691 in Google Maps. The nearest road is FS 678.

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