Virginia City — Rockhounding in Madison County, Montana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Grant Mine
Postcode: 59755
Coordinates: 45.27579, -111.95119

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 Virginia City

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Virginia City FAQ

Where is Virginia City?+

Virginia City is in Madison County, Montana, at 45.27579, -111.95119. Nearest road: Grant Mine.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Virginia City?+

Virginia City is reported to produce Garnet, Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Virginia City?+

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 Virginia City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.27579, -111.95119 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Grant Mine.

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