Jack Creek — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana

Jack Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Montana. Reported finds include dumortierite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Jack Creek Road
Coordinates: 46.37254, -112.28725

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 Jack Creek

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Dumortierite

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Jack Creek FAQ

Where is Jack Creek?+

Jack Creek is in Jefferson County, Montana, at 46.37254, -112.28725. Nearest road: Jack Creek Road.

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

Jack Creek is reported to produce Dumortierite.

Is collecting allowed at Jack 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 Jack Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.37254, -112.28725 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jack Creek Road.

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