Where to Find Opalized Wood in Wyoming
5 mapped opalized wood rockhounding spots in Wyoming, across 4 counties. Opalized Wood is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. Wyoming offers some of the best agate and jade collecting in the country.
Map of 5 opalized wood rockhounding spots in Wyoming
Opalized Wood by county in Wyoming
Counties ranked by number of opalized wood spots in our database.
Every opalized wood spot in Wyoming
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SaratogaState Highway 130 | Carbon County | 41.5019, -106.8075 | Public | |
| Shirley Basin | Carbon County | 42.3318, -106.2585 | Public | |
| Atlantic CityRiverview Cutoff | Fremont County | 42.4895, -108.7275 | Public | |
| Crazy Woman CreekI 90 | Johnson County | 44.2548, -106.4263 | Public | |
| Thorofare WildernessFox Park-Yellowstone Trail | Teton County | 44.1233, -110.1169 | Public |
Opalized Wood in Wyoming FAQ
Where can I find opalized wood in Wyoming?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 opalized wood spots in Wyoming, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Carbon County.
Is collecting opalized wood legal in Wyoming?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like opalized wood is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Wyoming, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best opalized wood location in Wyoming?+
Carbon County has the most opalized wood spots in our database for Wyoming. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
