Helena — Rockhounding in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

Helena is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lewis and Clark County, Montana. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis and Clark County
State: Montana
Nearest road: MRL Service Road
Coordinates: 46.65389, -112.12661

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 Helena

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Gold

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Helena FAQ

Where is Helena?+

Helena is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, at 46.65389, -112.12661. Nearest road: MRL Service Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Helena?+

Helena is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Helena?+

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 Helena?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.65389, -112.12661 in Google Maps. The nearest road is MRL Service Road.

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