Whitehouse Campground: Barite Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Montana

Updated August 2026

Whitehouse Campground is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Montana. Reported finds include barite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Boulder River Road
Coordinates: 46.25805, -112.47925

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.

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 Whitehouse Campground

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Whitehouse Campground FAQ

Where is Whitehouse Campground?+

Whitehouse Campground is in Jefferson County, Montana, at 46.25805, -112.47925. Nearest road: Boulder River Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Whitehouse Campground?+

Whitehouse Campground is reported to produce Barite.

Is collecting allowed at Whitehouse Campground?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Whitehouse Campground?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

How do I get to Whitehouse Campground?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 46.25805, -112.47925 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Boulder River Road.

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