Where to Find Copper in Wyoming
Wyoming has 5 mapped collecting spots that report copper, spread across 5 counties. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every copper spot we track in Wyoming
SunrisePlatte County, WyomingPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Barite, Copper- Converse CountyConverse County, WyomingPublic access · Copper, Chalcopyrite
Copper King MineLaramie County, WyomingPermission required · Barite, Copper- Sierra MadreCarbon County, WyomingPublic access · Copper, Cobalt
- ThermopolisFremont County, WyomingPermission required · Copper, Limonite
Best counties for copper in Wyoming
Ranked by the number of mapped copper spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Carbon County1 spot
- Converse County1 spot
- Fremont County1 spot
- Laramie County1 spot
- Platte County1 spot
Before you go
Read the copper identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Copper in the encyclopedia.
Copper in Wyoming FAQ
Where can you find copper in Wyoming?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Carbon County, Converse County, and Fremont County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many copper spots are mapped in Wyoming?+
5 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect copper in Wyoming?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 3 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt copper in Wyoming with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
