Where to Find Quartz in Montana
6 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Montana, across 5 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Montana is famous for its sapphires, Yogo and otherwise, and for the Montana moss agate gravels along the Yellowstone River.
Map of 6 quartz rockhounding spots in Montana
Quartz by county in Montana
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Montana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock CreekRock Creek Road | Granite County |
| 46.3912, -113.6830 | Public |
| PipestoneCamp Caroline Road | Jefferson County | 45.9555, -112.3869 | Public | |
| Pole Creek | Madison County | 45.5769, -111.5247 | Public | |
| South Boulder RiverSouth Boulder Road | Madison County | 45.7263, -111.9747 | Public | |
| CarbellaRock Creek Road South | Park County | 45.2175, -110.9273 | Public | |
| Pioneer | Powell County | 46.5139, -112.9638 | Public |
Quartz in Montana FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 6 quartz spots in Montana, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Madison County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Montana?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Montana, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best quartz location in Montana?+
Madison County has the most quartz spots in our database for Montana. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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