Rockhounding near Miles City, MT
24 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Miles City, most inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, 20 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, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming.
Every rock collecting spot within 150 miles of Miles City
Custer CountyCuster County, Montana · 3 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate- Yellowstone River - Rosebud AccessRosebud County, Montana · 32 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
- TerryPrairie County, Montana · 37 mi awayPublic access · Petrified Wood, Chalcedony, Jasper
- FallonPrairie County, Montana · 47 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Hatchet CreekPrairie County, Montana · 48 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Cracker Box CreekDawson County, Montana · 56 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- Sand CreekDawson County, Montana · 60 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate
- HyshamTreasure County, Montana · 66 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate
- Yellowstone River - Black Bridge Boat LaunchDawson County, Montana · 71 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
- Yellowstone River - Myers Bridge AccessTreasure County, Montana · 72 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
Best spotGlendiveDawson County, Montana · 74 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Jasper, Moss Opal- Yellowstone River - Bundy Bridge Fishing AccessYellowstone County, Montana · 108 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
- Best spotCamp CrookHarding County, South Dakota · 108 mi awayPublic access · Moss Agate, Chalcedony
Best spotMedoraBillings County, North Dakota · 117 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Silicified Wood- AlzadaCarter County, Montana · 118 mi awayPublic access · Bentonite
- Best spotYellowstone River (Billings area)Yellowstone County, Montana · 124 mi awayPublic access · Montana Agate, Chalcedony, Chert +1
Big Horn CanyonBig Horn County, Montana · 127 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper +2
Best spotLittle Missouri RiverMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 136 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Agatized Wood- Yellowstone River - Blue Creek AccessYellowstone County, Montana · 137 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Petrified Wood, Jasper +1
- BuffaloJohnson County, Wyoming · 139 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Chalcedony, Gastrolith +3
Best spotPryor MountainsBig Horn County, Montana · 142 mi awayPermission required · Fossil, Agate, Chalcedony +2
Best spotMcKenzie CountyMcKenzie County, North Dakota · 144 mi awayPublic access · Montana Moss Agate, Jasper, Silicified Wood- Copper Prince MineCrook County, Wyoming · 148 mi awayPublic access · Chrysocolla, Gold, Malachite
- Warren PeakCrook County, Wyoming · 150 mi awayPublic access · Azurite, Malachite
Most-reported finds near Miles City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.
- Jasper13
- Chalcedony12
- Petrified Wood8
- Montana Moss Agate7
- Montana Agate6
- Agate5
- Fossil2
- Malachite2
- Moss Agate2
- Silicified Wood2
- Agatized Wood1
- Azurite1
Hunting something specific near Miles City?
These materials have enough dedicated spots around Miles City to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.
Miles City rockhounding FAQ
Where can I go rockhounding near Miles City?+
There are 24 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Miles City, Montana. The closest is Custer County in Custer County, roughly 3 miles away. Every one is listed on this page, closest first.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Miles City?+
Spots within driving distance of Miles City most commonly produce jasper, chalcedony, petrified wood, montana moss agate, montana agate, agate.
Is rockhounding legal near Miles City?+
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 Miles City?+
20 of the 24 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.
Where can I go gem hunting or crystal digging near Miles City?+
1 of the mapped spots near Miles City report quartz or amethyst. The closest is Buffalo, about 139 miles out.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Miles City?+
Most weekend trips from Miles City 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 4 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.
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