Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana
7 mapped rockhounding spots in Jefferson County. Most commonly produces gold, arsenopyrite, cerussite, amethyst.
Map showing 7 rockhounding spots in Jefferson County, Montana
Minerals reported in Jefferson County
Spots in Jefferson County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basin | 46.2960, -112.2327 | Public | |
| CorbinPowder House Road | 46.3927, -112.0831 | Public | |
| Elkhorn MountainIron Mountain Road | 46.2909, -111.9359 | Public | |
| Jack CreekJack Creek Road |
| 46.3725, -112.2872 | Public |
| PipestoneCamp Caroline Road | 45.9555, -112.3869 | Public | |
| WhitehallPaul Gulch Road | 45.9179, -112.0411 | Public | |
| Wickes & ClancyPowder House Road | 46.3925, -112.0829 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Montana
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Jefferson County. A natural extension if Jefferson County is already on your trip plan.
- Silver Bow County~27 mi2 spotsTop: Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite
- Broadwater County~29 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Silver, Lead
- Lewis and Clark County~35 mi5 spotsTop: Gold, Sapphire, Cassiterite
- Deer Lodge County~41 mi4 spotsTop: Gold, Amazonite, Chrysocolla
- Powell County~50 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Calcite, Chalcopyrite
- Madison County~55 mi11 spotsTop: Garnet, Gold, Jasper
Jefferson County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Jefferson County, Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 rockhounding spots in Jefferson County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Jefferson County?+
Spots in Jefferson County most often produce Gold, Arsenopyrite, Cerussite, Amethyst, Dumortierite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Jefferson County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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