Grasshopper Creek — Rockhounding in Beaverhead County, Montana

Grasshopper Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Beaverhead County, Montana. Reported finds include diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Grasshopper Creek in Beaverhead County, Montana

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Montana
Nearest road
Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Grasshopper Creek

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Grasshopper Creek FAQ

Where is Grasshopper Creek?+
Grasshopper Creek is in Beaverhead County, Montana, at 45.36476, -113.12439. Nearest road: Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Grasshopper Creek?+
Grasshopper Creek is reported to produce Diamond.
Is collecting allowed at Grasshopper Creek?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I get to Grasshopper Creek?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.36476, -113.12439 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.

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