Bakers Hole: Agate Rockhounding in Gallatin County, Montana

Updated June 2026

Bakers Hole is a mapped rockhounding spot in Gallatin County, Montana. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Gallatin County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Conservation Lane
Postcode: 59758
Coordinates: 44.71080, -111.09561

Geology at Bakers Hole

This spot sits on Alluvial deposits, mapped as sand and gravel that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Gravels like these concentrate whatever survives the river: agate, jasper, and other tough silica typically show up as rounded, waxy stones.

Mapped unit: Alluvial deposits
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Rock types: sand and gravel
Elevation: 6,560 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Bakers Hole

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 80°F in midsummer and 27°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 1°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, W YELLOWSTONE GATEWAY station (4 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Montana — Recreational mineral collecting
Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology
Gem Mountain Sapphire Mine (fee-dig operator)
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Bakers Hole

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Bakers Hole

Bakers Hole is close enough to the Montana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Bakers Hole FAQ

Where is Bakers Hole?+

Bakers Hole is in Gallatin County, Montana, at 44.71080, -111.09561. Nearest road: Conservation Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bakers Hole?+

Bakers Hole is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Bakers Hole?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Bakers Hole?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Bakers Hole?+

The most comfortable months at Bakers Hole are April to October.

How do I get to Bakers Hole?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.71080, -111.09561 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Conservation Lane.

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