Where to Find Garnet in Wyoming
Wyoming has 5 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 3 counties. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every garnet spot we track in Wyoming
Black Rock SpringsSweetwater County, WyomingPublic access · Garnet, Ruby, Peridot +2- Butcher Knife DrawSweetwater County, WyomingPublic access · Garnet, Ruby, Peridot +2
Copper Mountain PegmatitesFremont County, WyomingCheck locally · Garnet, Beryl, Lepidolite +2- Green MountainFremont County, WyomingCheck locally · Banded Agate, Moss Agate, Aventurine +2
- Cooney HillsPlatte County, WyomingPublic access · Garnet
Best counties for garnet in Wyoming
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
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 is on the map, and each spot's own page has its 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. 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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RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
