Winston — Rockhounding in Broadwater County, Montana

Winston is a mapped rockhounding spot in Broadwater County, Montana. Reported finds include lead, silver, zinc. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Broadwater County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Weasel Creek Road
Coordinates: 46.43789, -111.69807

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.

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Winston FAQ

Where is Winston?+

Winston is in Broadwater County, Montana, at 46.43789, -111.69807. Nearest road: Weasel Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Winston?+

Winston is reported to produce Lead, Silver, Zinc.

Is collecting allowed at Winston?+

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 Winston?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.43789, -111.69807 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Weasel Creek Road.

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