Mill Canyon — Rockhounding in Madison County, Montana
Mill Canyon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Montana. Reported finds include tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Mill Canyon in Madison County, Montana
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Madison County
- State
- Montana
- Coordinates
- 45.69677, -112.12467
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 Mill Canyon.
- Bismark MineMadison County · 7 mi awayMolybdenite, Pyrite, Chalcopyrite
- Jefferson RiverMadison County · 7 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- South Boulder RiverMadison County · 8 mi awayQuartz
- WhitehallJefferson County · 16 mi awayGalena, Gold, Sphalerite
- PipestoneJefferson County · 22 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- Gem MountainMadison County · 27 mi awaySapphires
- Ruby RiverMadison County · 30 mi awayAlmandine Garnet
- Pole CreekMadison County · 30 mi awayGarnet, Gold, Quartz
Mill Canyon FAQ
Where is Mill Canyon?+
Mill Canyon is in Madison County, Montana, at 45.69677, -112.12467.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Mill Canyon?+
Mill Canyon is reported to produce Tourmaline.
Is collecting allowed at Mill Canyon?+
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 Mill Canyon?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 45.69677, -112.12467 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
