Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana
12 mapped rockhounding spots in Jefferson County. Most commonly produces gold, arsenopyrite, cerussite, smoky quartz.
Map showing 12 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 | |
| Homestake PassI 90 | 45.9221, -112.4161 | Public | |
| Jack CreekJack Creek Road | 46.3725, -112.2872 | Public | |
| PipestoneCamp Caroline Road | 45.9555, -112.3869 | Public | |
| Pipestone MineWhiskey Gulch | 45.8764, -112.3331 | Permission | |
| Rader CreekLower Rader Creek Road | 45.8456, -112.3233 | Public | |
| Toll Mountain | 45.8488, -112.3663 | Public | |
| WhitehallPaul Gulch Road | 45.9179, -112.0411 | Public | |
| Whitehouse CampgroundBoulder River Road | 46.2581, -112.4792 | 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~19 mi2 spotsTop: Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite
- Deer Lodge County~36 mi4 spotsTop: Gold, Amazonite, Chrysocolla
- Broadwater County~36 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Silver, Lead
- Lewis and Clark County~44 mi6 spotsTop: Gold, Sapphire, Cassiterite
- Madison County~49 mi14 spotsTop: Garnet, Gold, Jasper
- Powell County~53 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Calcite, Chalcopyrite
Jefferson County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Jefferson County, Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 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, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst. 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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