Where to Find Quartz in Montana
Montana has 6 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Madison County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every quartz spot we track in Montana
Best spotRock CreekGranite County, MontanaPublic access · Quartz, Sapphire
PioneerPowell County, MontanaPublic access · Gold, Calcite, Chalcopyrite +2
Pole CreekMadison County, MontanaPermission required · Garnet, Gold, Quartz +2- CarbellaPark County, MontanaPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Petrified Wood +1
- PipestoneJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Amethyst, Quartz
- South Boulder RiverMadison County, MontanaPublic access · Quartz
Standout quartz spots in Montana
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for quartz in Montana
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Montana FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Montana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Madison County, Granite County, and Jefferson County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Montana?+
6 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect quartz in Montana?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 5 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz in Montana with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
