Gem Mining and Fee Digs in Montana
5 places in Montana where you pay to dig and keep what you find, each one mapped with coordinates. They produce sapphire, amethyst, garnet, and smoky quartz.
Fees, hours, and seasons are set by the operators and change often. Confirm with the site before you drive out.
Every fee dig in Montana
Crystal ParkBeaverhead County, MontanaFee dig · Amethyst, Smoky Quartz- Blaze N GemsLewis and Clark County, MontanaFee dig · Sapphire
- Gem MountainMadison County, MontanaFee dig · Sapphire
- Red Rock Mine & Garnet GalleryMadison County, MontanaFee dig · Garnet
- Gem Mountain Sapphire MineGranite County, MontanaFee dig
Montana gem mining FAQ
Where can I go gem mining in Montana?+
5 fee digs are mapped in Montana: Blaze N Gems, Crystal Park, Gem Mountain, Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine, and Red Rock Mine & Garnet Gallery. Madison County, Beaverhead County, and Granite County have the most.
What can you find at pay-to-dig sites in Montana?+
The fee digs here most often report sapphire, amethyst, garnet, and smoky quartz. Each site's page lists what it produces.
Are there free places to dig in Montana?+
Yes. 90 of the 106 mapped rockhounding spots in Montana have public access, with no dig fee. Check the land rules for each one before you collect.
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Plan a Montana dig day in the app
RockHoundR maps these fee digs next to free public-land spots, so you can pair a paid morning with a free afternoon on the same drive.
