American Bar — Rockhounding in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

American Bar is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Reported finds include sapphire, cassiterite, chalcedony, garnet, gold, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis and Clark County
State: Montana
Coordinates: 46.81306, -111.92923

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 American Bar

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American Bar FAQ

Where is American Bar?+

American Bar is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, at 46.81306, -111.92923.

What rocks and minerals can you find at American Bar?+

American Bar is reported to produce Sapphire, Cassiterite, Chalcedony, Garnet, Gold, Kyanite, Limonite, Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at American Bar?+

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 American Bar?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.81306, -111.92923 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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