Elkhorn Mountain — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana
Elkhorn Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Montana. Reported finds include magnetite, hematite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Elkhorn Mountain in Jefferson County, Montana
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Jefferson County
- State
- Montana
- Nearest road
- Iron Mountain Road
- Coordinates
- 46.29094, -111.93591
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Elkhorn Mountain.
- Wickes & ClancyJefferson County · 10 mi awayArsenopyrite, Cerussite, Gold
- CorbinJefferson County · 10 mi awayArsenopyrite, Cerussite
- BasinJefferson County · 14 mi awaySilver, Gold
- RadersburgBroadwater County · 15 mi awayGold, Silver
- WinstonBroadwater County · 15 mi awayLead, Silver, Zinc
- Jack CreekJefferson County · 18 mi awayDumortierite
- WhitehallJefferson County · 26 mi awayGalena, Gold, Sphalerite
- Spokane Bar Sapphire MineLewis and Clark County · 26 mi awayGold, Sapphire
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