Ninemile Creek — Rockhounding in Missoula County, Montana

Ninemile Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Missoula County, Montana. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Missoula County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Ninemile Road
Coordinates: 47.13574, -114.51897

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 Ninemile Creek

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Gold

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Ninemile Creek FAQ

Where is Ninemile Creek?+

Ninemile Creek is in Missoula County, Montana, at 47.13574, -114.51897. Nearest road: Ninemile Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ninemile Creek?+

Ninemile Creek is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Ninemile Creek?+

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 Ninemile Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.13574, -114.51897 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ninemile Road.

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