Brown’s Lake — Rockhounding in Powell County, Montana

Brown’s Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Powell County, Montana. Reported finds include scheelite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Powell County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Browns Lake Road
Coordinates: 46.95016, -113.01554

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 Brown’s Lake

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Scheelite

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Brown’s Lake FAQ

Where is Brown’s Lake?+

Brown’s Lake is in Powell County, Montana, at 46.95016, -113.01554. Nearest road: Browns Lake Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brown’s Lake?+

Brown’s Lake is reported to produce Scheelite.

Is collecting allowed at Brown’s Lake?+

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 Brown’s Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.95016, -113.01554 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Browns Lake Road.

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