Ruby River — Rockhounding in Madison County, Montana

Ruby River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Montana. Reported finds include almandine garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Upper Ruby Road
Coordinates: 45.26145, -112.09957

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 Ruby River

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Almandine Garnet

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Ruby River FAQ

Where is Ruby River?+

Ruby River is in Madison County, Montana, at 45.26145, -112.09957. Nearest road: Upper Ruby Road.

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

Ruby River is reported to produce Almandine Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Ruby 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 Ruby River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.26145, -112.09957 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Upper Ruby Road.

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