Rockhounding near Kalispell, MT
55 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kalispell, 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, Idaho, Washington.
Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kalispell, Montana
Closest rockhounding spots to Kalispell
The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.
- LibbyLincoln County, Montana59 mi · 1 hr 14 min driveAegirine, Asbestos, Vermiculite
- Cable MountainLincoln County, Montana60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveScheelite, Epidote
- Ninemile CreekMissoula County, Montana74 mi · 1 hr 32 min driveGold
- Cedar Creek and Trout CreekMineral County, Montana75 mi · 1 hr 34 min driveGold
- SylvaniteLincoln County, Montana80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveGold, Pyrite
- Goat Mountain & Blackdome PeakBonner County, Idaho83 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveKyanite
Most-reported finds near Kalispell
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
Hunting something specific near Kalispell?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Kalispell to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Every spot within 150 miles of Kalispell
Sorted by distance from Kalispell. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LibbyNational Forest Development Road 618 | Lincoln County | 48.3039, -115.5964 | Public | |
| Cable MountainNational Forest Development Road 2317 | Lincoln County | 48.1391, -115.6207 | Public | |
| Ninemile CreekNinemile Road | Missoula County | 47.1357, -114.5190 | Public | |
| Cedar Creek and Trout Creek | Mineral County | 47.1738, -114.8783 | Public | |
| SylvaniteYaak River Road | Lincoln County | 48.7082, -115.8751 | Public | |
| Goat Mountain & Blackdome PeakGoat Mountain Trail | Bonner County | 48.1981, -116.1095 | Public | |
| BurkeBurke-Canyon Creek Road | Shoshone County | 47.5167, -115.8249 | Public | |
| PrichardCrescent Drive | Shoshone County | 47.6555, -115.9811 | Public | |
| Shoshone CountyBig Creek Road | Shoshone County | 47.5022, -116.0711 | Public | |
| Deadwood Gulch | Shoshone County | 47.5376, -116.1510 | Public | |
| Bathtub Mountain | Shoshone County | 47.0796, -115.5696 | Public | |
| Avery | Shoshone County | 47.1507, -115.7736 | Public | |
| KingstonTrail of the Coeur d'Alenes | Shoshone County | 47.5565, -116.2431 | Public | |
| Conjecture Mine | Bonner County | 47.9154, -116.4312 | Public | |
| Bayview | Bonner County | 47.9138, -116.4754 | Public | |
| Tungsten Hill MinePacific Northwest Trail | Boundary County | 48.8996, -116.2758 | Public | |
| Brown’s LakeBrowns Lake Road | Powell County | 46.9502, -113.0155 | Permission | |
| Pack RiverUpper Pack River Road | Boundary County | 48.5113, -116.5776 | Public | |
| White Cloud MineEight Mile Creek Road | Ravalli County | 46.6526, -113.9371 | Public | |
| North Fork Clearwater RiverPierce-Supirior Road | Clearwater County | 46.7218, -115.2685 | Public | |
| Hayden LakeForest Service Road 206 | Kootenai County | 47.8230, -116.6584 | Public | |
| Priest LakeReeder Bay Road | Bonner County | 48.6301, -116.8837 | Public | |
| Emerald and Ruby CreeksNational Forest Development Road 447 | Shoshone County | 47.0653, -116.3263 | Public | |
| Emerald CreekNational Forest Development Road 447 | Shoshone County | 47.0651, -116.3265 | Public | |
| East Fork Emerald CreekNational Forest Development Road 447 | Latah County | 47.0053, -116.3331 | Public |
Kalispell rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Kalispell?+
There are 55 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Kalispell, Montana. The closest is Libby in Lincoln County, roughly 59 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Kalispell?+
Spots within driving distance of Kalispell most commonly produce gold, garnet, quartz, pyrite, sapphire, silver.
Is rockhounding legal near Kalispell?+
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 Kalispell?+
Most weekend trips from Kalispell 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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