Crystal Mountain Mine — Rockhounding in Ravalli County, Montana

Crystal Mountain Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ravalli County, Montana. Reported finds include white fluorite, green fluorite, purple fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ravalli County
State: Montana
Nearest road: FS 74919
Coordinates: 46.00658, -113.88813

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 Crystal Mountain Mine

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

White Fluorite
Green Fluorite
Purple Fluorite

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Crystal Mountain Mine FAQ

Where is Crystal Mountain Mine?+

Crystal Mountain Mine is in Ravalli County, Montana, at 46.00658, -113.88813. Nearest road: FS 74919.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crystal Mountain Mine?+

Crystal Mountain Mine is reported to produce White Fluorite, Green Fluorite, Purple Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Crystal Mountain Mine?+

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 Crystal Mountain Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.00658, -113.88813 in Google Maps. The nearest road is FS 74919.

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