Where to Find Quartz in Wyoming
11 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Wyoming, across 7 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country. Wyoming offers some of the best agate and jade collecting in the country.
Map of 11 quartz rockhounding spots in Wyoming
Quartz by county in Wyoming
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Wyoming
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder Canyon | Converse County | 42.7696, -105.7727 | Public | |
| Atlantic CityRiverview Cutoff | Fremont County | 42.4895, -108.7275 | Public | |
| Warm SpringsEmigrant Trail | Fremont County |
| 42.4908, -108.1721 | Public |
| Buffalo | Johnson County |
| 44.4527, -106.5548 | Public |
| KemmererEmigrant Trail | Lincoln County |
| 41.8114, -110.4780 | Public |
| Kirwin MineWood River | Park County | 43.8746, -109.2848 | Public | |
| Farson | Sweetwater County | 42.1694, -109.4311 | Public | |
| Red DesertTipton-North Road | Sweetwater County | 41.8194, -108.2799 | Public | |
| Rock Springs | Sweetwater County | 41.6163, -109.1605 | Public | |
| Sweetwater CountyWY 374 | Sweetwater County |
| 41.5388, -109.4846 | Public |
| Blacks Fork Creek | Uinta County |
| 41.5683, -110.1414 | Public |
Quartz in Wyoming FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Wyoming?+
RockHoundR tracks 11 quartz spots in Wyoming, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Sweetwater County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Wyoming?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Wyoming?+
Sweetwater County has the most quartz spots in our database for Wyoming. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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