Magpie Gulch — Rockhounding in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis and Clark County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Magpie Gulch Road
Coordinates: 46.66291, -111.66097

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 Magpie Gulch

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Green Sapphire

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Magpie Gulch FAQ

Where is Magpie Gulch?+

Magpie Gulch is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, at 46.66291, -111.66097. Nearest road: Magpie Gulch Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Magpie Gulch?+

Magpie Gulch is reported to produce Green Sapphire.

Is collecting allowed at Magpie Gulch?+

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 Magpie Gulch?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.66291, -111.66097 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Magpie Gulch Road.

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