Cable Mountain: Scheelite & Epidote Rockhounding in Lincoln County, Montana

Updated August 2026

Cable Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lincoln County, Montana. Reported finds include scheelite, epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lincoln County
State: Montana
Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 2317
Coordinates: 48.13911, -115.62072

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 Cable Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Cable Mountain

Cable Mountain 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.

Cable Mountain FAQ

Where is Cable Mountain?+

Cable Mountain is in Lincoln County, Montana, at 48.13911, -115.62072. Nearest road: National Forest Development Road 2317.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cable Mountain?+

Cable Mountain is reported to produce Scheelite, Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Cable Mountain?+

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 Cable Mountain?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

How do I get to Cable Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.13911, -115.62072 in Google Maps. The nearest road is National Forest Development Road 2317.

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