Where to Find Copper in Wyoming
Wyoming has 5 mapped collecting spots that report copper, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Carbon County County with 1 spot. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 5 copper collecting spots in Wyoming
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
Every copper spot we track in Wyoming
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra MadreDivide Spur 1A Road | Carbon County |
| 41.1836, -107.0318 | Public |
| Converse CountyH-V Road | Converse County | 42.4938, -105.7870 | Public | |
| ThermopolisArapahoe Ranch Road | Fremont County | 43.5110, -108.6258 | Public | |
| Copper King MineRoad 210 | Laramie County | 41.1449, -105.1860 | Public | |
| SunriseSunrise Highway | Platte County | 42.3358, -104.7016 | Public |
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 County, Converse County County, and Fremont County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with 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. 5 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.
