Pipestone Mine: Vesuvianite & Grossular Garnet Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana

Updated August 2026

Pipestone Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Montana. Reported finds include vesuvianite, grossular garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Jefferson County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Whiskey Gulch
Coordinates: 45.87637, -112.33306

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 Pipestone Mine

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Pipestone Mine FAQ

Where is Pipestone Mine?+

Pipestone Mine is in Jefferson County, Montana, at 45.87637, -112.33306. Nearest road: Whiskey Gulch.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pipestone Mine?+

Pipestone Mine is reported to produce Vesuvianite, Grossular Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Pipestone Mine?+

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 Pipestone Mine?+

A rock hammer, a sieve, and a small shovel work well for garnet-type minerals, which concentrate as resistant grains in soils and creek gravels.

How do I get to Pipestone Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.87637, -112.33306 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Whiskey Gulch.

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