Gardiner — Rockhounding in Park County, Montana

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Park County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Sin Nombre Road
Coordinates: 45.04432, -110.60634

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.

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Gardiner FAQ

Where is Gardiner?+

Gardiner is in Park County, Montana, at 45.04432, -110.60634. Nearest road: Sin Nombre Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gardiner?+

Gardiner is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Gardiner?+

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 Gardiner?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.04432, -110.60634 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sin Nombre Road.

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