Rockhounding near Glendive, MT
28 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Glendive, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 27 of them on public land. Below: every place to go rock hunting, closest first, with what each one produces and its land access.
Covering parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Glendive
Yellowstone River - Black Bridge Boat LaunchDawson County, Montana · 1 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
Best spotGlendiveDawson County, Montana · 2 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Moss Opal- Sand CreekDawson County, Montana · 13 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Cracker Box CreekDawson County, Montana · 17 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Hatchet CreekPrairie County, Montana · 23 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- FallonPrairie County, Montana · 25 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- TerryPrairie County, Montana · 35 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper
Best spotMedoraBillings County, North Dakota · 59 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood
Best spotLittle Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 66 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood
Best spotMcKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 73 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood- Custer CountyCuster County, Montana · 74 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Watford CityMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 82 mi awayPublic access · Selenite
Best spotWilliams CountyWilliams County, North Dakota · 84 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Red Jasper, Yellow Jasper- Missouri River South ShoreMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 92 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- Missouri River at 119th Road NorthwestWilliams County, North Dakota · 96 mi awayPublic access · Jasper, Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood
- DickinsonStark County, North Dakota · 97 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony
- Lynch QuarryDunn County, North Dakota · 100 mi awayPublic access · Knife River Flint
- Yellowstone River - Rosebud AccessRosebud County, Montana · 102 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
- Best spotCamp CrookHarding County, South Dakota · 113 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Chalcedony
Best spotRichardtonStark County, North Dakota · 115 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Agatized Wood +2- HettingerAdams County, North Dakota · 119 mi awayPublic access · Agatized Wood
- Hettinger CountyHettinger County, North Dakota · 120 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood +2
Best spotKilldeerDunn County, North Dakota · 125 mi awayPublic access · Knife River Flint- HyshamTreasure County, Montana · 133 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate
- StanleyMountrail County, North Dakota · 137 mi awayPublic access · Glauberite, Halite, Thenardite
- Crowley QuarryMercer County, North Dakota · 137 mi awayPublic access · Flint
- Yellowstone River - Myers Bridge AccessTreasure County, Montana · 138 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
- AlzadaCarter County, Montana · 144 mi awayPublic access · Bentonite
Most-reported finds near Glendive
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Jasper11
- Chalcedony9
- Montana Moss Agate8
- Petrified Wood6
- Agate5
- Montana Agate5
- Agatized Wood3
- Selenite3
- Silicified Wood3
- Knife River Flint2
- Moss Agate2
- Bentonite1
Hunting something specific near Glendive?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Glendive to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Glendive rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Glendive?+
There are 28 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Glendive, Montana. The closest is Yellowstone River - Black Bridge Boat Launch in Dawson County, roughly 1 mile away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Glendive?+
Spots within driving distance of Glendive most commonly produce jasper, chalcedony, montana moss agate, petrified wood, agate, montana agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Glendive?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Are there free places to rockhound near Glendive?+
27 of the 28 spots here are mapped as public access, with no dig fee. Some sit in parks or forests that charge for parking or day use, so check with the land manager first.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Glendive?+
Most weekend trips from Glendive fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.
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The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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