Explore  /  North America  /  Montana

Montana

Ruby Reservoir garnet beach

Crystal locality Documented siteLegal to collect

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

Crystals and mineralsCrystals and minerals

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Stephanie Clifford from Arlington, VA, USA (CC BY 2.0).

Why this spot

Reservoir drawdown gravels concentrating almandine garnet from the Ruby Range

Well known family collecting spot in Montana guides.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

sun, fluctuating water levels

Keep exploring nearby

More spots in this area.

Check access and collecting rules for each site.