Bear Canyon — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Montana

Bear Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Montana. Reported finds include geodes, agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Bear Canyon Road
Coordinates: 45.08181, -108.52584

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 Bear Canyon

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Bear Canyon FAQ

Where is Bear Canyon?+

Bear Canyon is in Carbon County, Montana, at 45.08181, -108.52584. Nearest road: Bear Canyon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bear Canyon?+

Bear Canyon is reported to produce Geodes, Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Bear Canyon?+

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 Bear Canyon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.08181, -108.52584 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bear Canyon Road.

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