Blue Bird Mine — azurite rockhounding site near Lewis And Clark, MT
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Blue Bird Mine

Rockhounding site in Lewis And Clark, Montana · Other

Blue Bird Mine is a azurite rockhounding site near Lewis And Clark, MT. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.

Typical season: Spring through fall

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Azurite
Primary specimens
Azurite, Chrysocolla, Copper, Gold, Iron, Malachite, Silver
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Lewis And Clark
State
Montana
Coordinates
46.55050, -112.07198
Best season
Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
Access difficulty
Moderate; remote roads possible
Camping
Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Activities
Rock and mineral collecting
Facilities
Lewis and Clark area services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

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The experience

  • Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
  • AccessModerate; remote roads possible
  • FacilitiesLewis and Clark area services
  • Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules

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Map & location

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.