Where to Find Garnet in Wyoming
Wyoming has 5 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 3 counties. The largest share sits in Fremont County with 2 spots. 5 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Map of 5 garnet collecting spots in Wyoming
Best counties for garnet in Wyoming
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Every garnet spot we track in Wyoming
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain Pegmatites | Fremont County | 43.4087, -108.0024 | Public | |
| Green MountainGreen Mountain Road | Fremont County | 42.3574, -107.7236 | Public | |
| Cooney Hills | Platte County | 41.9816, -105.1138 | Public | |
| Black Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | 41.8700, -108.7954 | Public | |
| Butcher Knife Draw | Sweetwater County | 41.2902, -110.0293 | Public |
Before you go
Read the garnet identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Garnet in the encyclopedia.
Garnet in Wyoming FAQ
Where can you find garnet in Wyoming?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Fremont County, Sweetwater County, and Platte County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in Wyoming?+
5 spots across 3 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 garnet 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.
