Lost Creek — Rockhounding in Deer Lodge County, Montana

Lost Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Deer Lodge County, Montana. Reported finds include amazonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Deer Lodge County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Lost Creek Road
Coordinates: 46.20873, -113.00319

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 Lost Creek

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Amazonite

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Lost Creek FAQ

Where is Lost Creek?+

Lost Creek is in Deer Lodge County, Montana, at 46.20873, -113.00319. Nearest road: Lost Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lost Creek?+

Lost Creek is reported to produce Amazonite.

Is collecting allowed at Lost 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 Lost Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.20873, -113.00319 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lost Creek Road.

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