Butte — Rockhounding in Silver Bow County, Montana

Butte is a mapped rockhounding spot in Silver Bow County, Montana. Reported finds include bornite, pisanite, rhodochrosite, rhodonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Silver Bow County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Clark Street
Postcode: 59701
Coordinates: 46.02061, -112.54630

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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Butte FAQ

Where is Butte?+

Butte is in Silver Bow County, Montana, at 46.02061, -112.54630. Nearest road: Clark Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Butte?+

Butte is reported to produce Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite.

Is collecting allowed at Butte?+

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 Butte?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.02061, -112.54630 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Clark Street.

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