Alzada — Rockhounding in Carter County, Montana

Alzada is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carter County, Montana. Reported finds include bentonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Alzada in Carter County, Montana

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Montana
Nearest road
MT 323

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 Alzada

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

  • Bentonite

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Alzada FAQ

Where is Alzada?+
Alzada is in Carter County, Montana, at 45.02933, -104.40641. Nearest road: MT 323.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Alzada?+
Alzada is reported to produce Bentonite.
Is collecting allowed at Alzada?+
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 Alzada?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.02933, -104.40641 in Google Maps. The nearest road is MT 323.

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