Confederate Gulch — Rockhounding in Broadwater County, Montana

Confederate Gulch is a mapped rockhounding spot in Broadwater County, Montana. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Broadwater County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Duck Creek Road
Coordinates: 46.47447, -111.39442

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 Confederate Gulch

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Gold

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Confederate Gulch FAQ

Where is Confederate Gulch?+

Confederate Gulch is in Broadwater County, Montana, at 46.47447, -111.39442. Nearest road: Duck Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Confederate Gulch?+

Confederate Gulch is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Confederate Gulch?+

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 Confederate Gulch?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.47447, -111.39442 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Duck Creek Road.

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