Rock Creek — Rockhounding in Granite County, Montana

Rock Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Granite County, Montana. Reported finds include quartz, sapphires. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Granite County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Rock Creek Road
Coordinates: 46.39119, -113.68303

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 Rock Creek

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Quartz
Sapphires

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Rock Creek FAQ

Where is Rock Creek?+

Rock Creek is in Granite County, Montana, at 46.39119, -113.68303. Nearest road: Rock Creek Road.

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

Rock Creek is reported to produce Quartz, Sapphires.

Is collecting allowed at Rock 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 Rock Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.39119, -113.68303 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rock Creek Road.

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