Sylvanite — Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Montana
Sylvanite is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, Montana. Reported finds include gold, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Sylvanite in Lincoln County, Montana
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Lincoln County
- State
- Montana
- Nearest road
- Yaak River Road
- Coordinates
- 48.70821, -115.87512
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Sylvanite.
Sylvanite FAQ
Where is Sylvanite?+
Sylvanite is in Lincoln County, Montana, at 48.70821, -115.87512. Nearest road: Yaak River Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Sylvanite?+
Sylvanite is reported to produce Gold, Pyrite.
Is collecting allowed at Sylvanite?+
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 Sylvanite?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 48.70821, -115.87512 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Yaak River Road.
