Cracker Box Creek — Rockhounding in Dawson County, Montana

Cracker Box Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Dawson County, Montana. Reported finds include montana agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Dawson County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Road 253
Coordinates: 46.91311, -104.92091

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 Cracker Box Creek

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Montana Agate

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Cracker Box Creek FAQ

Where is Cracker Box Creek?+

Cracker Box Creek is in Dawson County, Montana, at 46.91311, -104.92091. Nearest road: Road 253.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cracker Box Creek?+

Cracker Box Creek is reported to produce Montana Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Cracker Box 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 Cracker Box Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.91311, -104.92091 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Road 253.

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