21 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Glendive, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.
Covering parts of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Glendive, Montana
Closest rockhounding spots to Glendive
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
There are 21 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Glendive, Montana. The closest is Glendive in Dawson County, roughly 2 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Glendive?+
Spots within driving distance of Glendive most commonly produce chalcedony, jasper, agate, montana agate, agatized wood, montana moss 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.
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.
More state coverage
The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
