Where to Find Silver in Montana
7 mapped silver rockhounding spots in Montana, across 6 counties. Native silver and silver-bearing minerals turn up in old mining-district dumps in Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, and Michigan. Montana is famous for its sapphires, Yogo and otherwise, and for the Montana moss agate gravels along the Yellowstone River.
Map of 7 silver rockhounding spots in Montana
Silver by county in Montana
Counties ranked by number of silver spots in our database.
Every silver spot in Montana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArgentaLong John Road | Beaverhead County | 45.3068, -112.8866 | Public | |
| RadersburgKeating Gulch Road | Broadwater County | 46.1921, -111.6645 | Public | |
| WinstonWeasel Creek Road | Broadwater County | 46.4379, -111.6981 | Public | |
| NeihartRock Creek Road | Cascade County |
| 46.9458, -110.7240 | Public |
| Basin | Jefferson County | 46.2960, -112.2327 | Public | |
| LibbyNational Forest Development Road 618 | Lincoln County | 48.3039, -115.5964 | Public | |
| Old Nye Picnic AreaMountain View Road | Stillwater County | 45.3883, -109.9005 | Public |
Silver in Montana FAQ
Where can I find silver in Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 silver spots in Montana, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Broadwater County.
Is collecting silver legal in Montana?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like silver 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 silver location in Montana?+
Broadwater County has the most silver spots in our database for Montana. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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