Pipestone — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Camp Caroline Road
Coordinates: 45.95546, -112.38687

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 Pipestone

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Pipestone FAQ

Where is Pipestone?+

Pipestone is in Jefferson County, Montana, at 45.95546, -112.38687. Nearest road: Camp Caroline Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pipestone?+

Pipestone is reported to produce Amethyst, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Pipestone?+

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 Pipestone?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.95546, -112.38687 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Camp Caroline Road.

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