Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access: Montana Moss Agate & Petrified Wood Rockhounding in Yellowstone County, Montana

Updated August 2026

Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access is a mapped rockhounding spot in Yellowstone County, Montana. Reported finds include montana moss agate, petrified wood, jasper, chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Yellowstone County
State: Montana
Nearest road: Sportsman Park Road
Coordinates: 45.61161, -108.84178

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 Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access

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Across the state line from Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access

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Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access FAQ

Where is Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access?+

Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access is in Yellowstone County, Montana, at 45.61161, -108.84178. Nearest road: Sportsman Park Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access?+

Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access is reported to produce Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper, Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access?+

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 Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, and a padded bag cover petrified wood hunting. Most pieces are surface float, so walking slopes and washes beats digging.

How do I get to Yellowstone River - Laurel Sportsman Access?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.61161, -108.84178 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sportsman Park Road.

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