Where to Find Silver in Montana
Montana has 7 mapped collecting spots that report silver, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Broadwater County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 7 silver collecting spots in Montana
Best counties for silver in Montana
Ranked by the number of mapped silver spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Broadwater County2 spots
- Beaverhead County1 spot
- Cascade County1 spot
- Jefferson County1 spot
- Lincoln County1 spot
- Stillwater County1 spot
Every silver spot we track in Montana
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the silver identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Silver in the encyclopedia.
Silver in Montana FAQ
Where can you find silver in Montana?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Broadwater County County, Beaverhead County County, and Cascade County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many silver spots are mapped in Montana?+
7 spots across 6 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 silver 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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt silver 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.
