Missouri River — Rockhounding in Lewis and Clark County, Montana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis and Clark County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Danas Point Drive
Coordinates: 46.72837, -111.87461

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 Missouri River

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Missouri River FAQ

Where is Missouri River?+

Missouri River is in Lewis and Clark County, Montana, at 46.72837, -111.87461. Nearest road: Danas Point Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Missouri River?+

Missouri River is reported to produce Cassiterite, Chalcedony, Garnet, Gold, Kyanite, Limonite, Sapphire, Topaz.

Is collecting allowed at Missouri River?+

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 Missouri River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.72837, -111.87461 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Danas Point Drive.

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