Where to Find Sapphire in Montana
8 mapped sapphire rockhounding spots in Montana, across 6 counties. Sapphire is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Montana is famous for its sapphires, Yogo and otherwise, and for the Montana moss agate gravels along the Yellowstone River.
Map of 8 sapphire rockhounding spots in Montana
Sapphire by county in Montana
Counties ranked by number of sapphire spots in our database.
Every sapphire spot in Montana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Cottonwood Creekcdt-alt Ley | Deer Lodge County | 46.2206, -112.6851 | Public | |
| Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine | Granite County | 46.2467, -113.5922 | Public | |
| Yogo GulchYogo Trail | Judith Basin County | 46.9219, -110.4548 | Public | |
| American Bar | Lewis and Clark County | 46.8131, -111.9292 | Public | |
| Missouri RiverDanas Point Drive | Lewis and Clark County | 46.7284, -111.8746 | Public | |
| Spokane Bar Sapphire MineCastles Road | Lewis and Clark County | 46.6646, -111.8111 | Public | |
| Pole Creek | Madison County | 45.5769, -111.5247 | Public | |
| Brown’s Gulch | Silver Bow County | 46.0144, -112.6848 | Public |
Sapphire in Montana FAQ
Where can I find sapphire in Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 sapphire spots in Montana, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lewis and Clark County.
Is collecting sapphire legal in Montana?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like sapphire 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 sapphire location in Montana?+
Lewis and Clark County has the most sapphire spots in our database for Montana. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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