Rockhounding in Powell County, Montana
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Powell County. Most commonly produces gold, calcite, chalcopyrite, pyrite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Powell County, Montana
Minerals reported in Powell County
Spots in Powell County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown’s LakeBrowns Lake Road | 46.9502, -113.0155 | Permission | |
| GoldcreekI 90;US 12 | 46.5945, -112.9434 | Public | |
| Pioneer | 46.5139, -112.9638 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Montana
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Powell County. A natural extension if Powell County is already on your trip plan.
- Granite County~35 mi5 spotsTop: Sapphire, Chrysocolla, Ore
- Deer Lodge County~37 mi4 spotsTop: Gold, Amazonite, Chrysocolla
- Silver Bow County~49 mi2 spotsTop: Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite
- Lewis and Clark County~52 mi6 spotsTop: Gold, Sapphire, Cassiterite
- Jefferson County~53 mi12 spotsTop: Gold, Arsenopyrite, Cerussite
- Ravalli County~58 mi3 spotsTop: Beryl, Green Beryl, Green Fluorite
Powell County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Powell County, Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Powell County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Powell County?+
Spots in Powell County most often produce Gold, Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Powell 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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