Rockhounding in Ravalli County, Montana

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Ravalli County. Most commonly produces beryl, green beryl, green fluorite, purple fluorite.

Ravalli County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Deep purple cubic fluorite crystals with white calcite, a representative specimen of the fluorite mined at Crystal Mountain Mine, Ravalli County, Montana — Crystal Mountain MineRavalli County, Montana

Minerals reported in Ravalli County

Beryl1
Green Beryl1
Green Fluorite1
Purple Fluorite1
White Fluorite1

Standout in Ravalli County

Hand-picked spot in Ravalli County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Crystal Mountain Mine
Public
Ravalli County
Crystal Mountain Mine is a focused fluorite locality, with Mindat tying the Ravalli County site to the Crystal Mountain Fluorspar Mine and listing fluorite with quartz and accessory phosphate and silicate minerals nearby. The spot broadens Montana's top list beyond sapphire, agate, and historic base-metal districts with a clear single-mineral identity.
White Fluorite, Green Fluorite, Purple Fluorite

Spots in Ravalli County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Crystal Mountain MineFS 74919	White Fluorite Green Fluorite Purple Fluorite	46.0066, -113.8881	Public
Sula	Green Beryl	45.8688, -113.9820	Public
White Cloud MineEight Mile Creek Road	Beryl	46.6526, -113.9371	Public

Neighboring counties in Montana

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Ravalli County. A natural extension if Ravalli County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Ravalli County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Montana.

Ravalli County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Ravalli County, Montana?+

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Ravalli County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Ravalli County?+

Spots in Ravalli County most often produce Beryl, Green Beryl, Green Fluorite, Purple Fluorite, White Fluorite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Ravalli 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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