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Rockhounding near Butte, MT

96 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Butte, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Montana, Idaho.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Butte, Montana

Closest rockhounding spots to Butte

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Butte

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Butte?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Butte to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Butte

Sorted by distance from Butte. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
ButteClark StreetSilver Bow County46.0206, -112.5463Public
Brown’s GulchSilver Bow County46.0144, -112.6848Public
PipestoneCamp Caroline RoadJefferson County45.9555, -112.3869Public
Homestake PassI 90Jefferson County45.9221, -112.4161Public
Pipestone MineWhiskey GulchJefferson County45.8764, -112.3331Permission
Toll MountainJefferson County45.8488, -112.3663Public
Rader CreekLower Rader Creek RoadJefferson County45.8456, -112.3233Public
Dry Cottonwood Creekcdt-alt LeyDeer Lodge County46.2206, -112.6851Public
Whitehouse CampgroundBoulder River RoadJefferson County46.2581, -112.4792Public
WhitehallPaul Gulch RoadJefferson County45.9179, -112.0411Public
BasinJefferson County46.2960, -112.2327Public
Jefferson RiverPrimrose LaneMadison County45.6902, -112.2745Public
French CreekDeep Creek RoadDeer Lodge County45.9474, -113.0605Public
Lost CreekLost Creek RoadDeer Lodge County46.2087, -113.0032Permission
Jack CreekJack Creek RoadJefferson County46.3725, -112.2872Public
Mill CanyonMadison County45.6968, -112.1247Public
Calvert Hill MineCalvert Loop RoadBeaverhead County45.8489, -113.1524Public
South Boulder RiverSouth Boulder RoadMadison County45.7263, -111.9747Public
Wickes & ClancyPowder House RoadJefferson County46.3925, -112.0829Public
CorbinPowder House RoadJefferson County46.3927, -112.0831Public
Elkhorn MountainIron Mountain RoadJefferson County46.2909, -111.9359Public
GeorgetownCable Mountain RoadDeer Lodge County46.1999, -113.2176Public
Bismark MineMammoth South Boulder RoadMadison County45.6129, -112.0490Public
Indian Creek RoadIndian Creek RoadMadison County45.4964, -112.1338Public
PioneerPowell County46.5139, -112.9638Public

Butte rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Butte?+
There are 96 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Butte, Montana. The closest is Butte in Silver Bow County, roughly 1 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Butte?+
Spots within driving distance of Butte most commonly produce gold, sapphire, agate, chalcedony, petrified wood, garnet.
Is rockhounding legal near Butte?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Butte?+
Most weekend trips from Butte fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 2 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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