Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana
12 mapped rockhounding spots in Jefferson County. Most commonly produces gold, arsenopyrite, cerussite, smoky quartz.
Every rockhounding spot in Jefferson County
WhitehallJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Galena, Gold, Sphalerite +1- Wickes & ClancyJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Cerussite, Gold
- BasinJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Silver, Gold
- CorbinJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Cerussite
- Elkhorn MountainJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Magnetite, Hematite
- PipestoneJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Amethyst, Quartz
Pipestone MineJefferson County, MontanaPermission required · Vesuvianite, Grossular Garnet- Homestake PassJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Smoky Quartz
- Jack CreekJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Dumortierite
- Rader CreekJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Smoky Quartz
- Toll MountainJefferson County, MontanaPublic access · Limonite Cube
- Whitehouse CampgroundJefferson County, MontanaCheck locally · Barite
Minerals reported in Jefferson County
Neighboring counties in Montana
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Jefferson County. A natural extension if Jefferson County is already on your trip plan.
- Silver Bow County~19 mi2 spotsTop: Bornite, Pisanite, Rhodochrosite
- Deer Lodge County~36 mi4 spotsTop: Gold, Amazonite, Chrysocolla
- Broadwater County~36 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Silver, Lead
- Lewis and Clark County~44 mi6 spotsTop: Gold, Sapphire, Cassiterite
- Madison County~49 mi14 spotsTop: Garnet, Gold, Jasper
- Powell County~53 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Calcite, Chalcopyrite
Jefferson County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Jefferson County, Montana?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 rockhounding spots in Jefferson County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Jefferson County?+
Spots in Jefferson County most often produce Gold, Arsenopyrite, Cerussite, Smoky Quartz, Amethyst. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Jefferson County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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