Where to Find Malachite in Wyoming
Wyoming has 6 mapped collecting spots that report malachite, spread across 4 counties. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Spot list checked against source data on April 1, 2026.
Every malachite spot we track in Wyoming
Best spotKirwin MinePark County, WyomingPublic access · Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite +8
Rawhide ButtesGoshen County, WyomingPublic access · Azurite, Bornite, Chalcocite +2- Copper Prince MineCrook County, WyomingPublic access · Chrysocolla, Gold, Malachite
- Jay EmGoshen County, WyomingPublic access · Agate, Malachite, Onyx
- Grand EncampmentCarbon County, WyomingPublic access · Azurite, Malachite
- Warren PeakCrook County, WyomingPublic access · Azurite, Malachite
Standout malachite spots in Wyoming
Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.
Best counties for malachite in Wyoming
Ranked by the number of mapped malachite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
Before you go
Read the malachite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Malachite in the encyclopedia.
Malachite in Wyoming FAQ
Where can you find malachite in Wyoming?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Crook County, Goshen County, and Carbon County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many malachite spots are mapped in Wyoming?+
6 spots across 4 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 malachite 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. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt malachite 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.
