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Rockhounding near Riverton, WY

65 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Riverton — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Wyoming, Montana, Idaho.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Riverton, Wyoming

Closest rockhounding spots to Riverton

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Riverton

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Riverton?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Riverton to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Riverton

Sorted by distance from Riverton. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Wind River & StreamsCountry Club DriveFremont County43.0180, -108.4526Public
ShoshoniFremont County43.2023, -108.0641Public
LanderSquaw Creek RoadFremont County42.8234, -108.7926Public
Fort WashakieFremont County43.1318, -108.9788Public
SweetwaterGraham RoadFremont County
  • Sweetwater Agate
42.5605, -108.1254Public
Copper MountainBadwater RoadFremont County
  • Uranium
43.3799, -107.8843Public
ThermopolisArapahoe Ranch RoadFremont County43.5110, -108.6258Public
Warm SpringsEmigrant TrailFremont County42.4908, -108.1721Public
Atlantic CityRiverview CutoffFremont County42.4895, -108.7275Public
South Pass CityAtlantic City RoadFremont County42.4705, -108.7692Public
Fremont CountyContinental Divide National Scenic TrailFremont County42.5377, -108.9406Public
ThermopolisHot Springs County43.6883, -108.2130Public
Sweetwater RiverFremont County42.4473, -108.9958Public
Sage Hen CreekFremont County42.5813, -107.5826Public
Green MountainGreen Mountain RoadFremont County42.3574, -107.7236Public
Split RockOregon TrailNatrona County42.4806, -107.5293Public
Owl CreekFremont County43.7110, -109.1956Public
Sweetwater RiverNatrona County
  • Sweetwater Agate
42.4788, -107.3680Public
Fremont CountyFremont County
  • Sweetwater Agate
  • Nephrite Jade
  • Jade
42.3204, -107.5345Public
WorlandWashakie County43.9624, -107.8925Public
Granite MountainsNatrona County42.4717, -107.1796Public
Kirwin MineWood RiverPark County43.8746, -109.2848Public
Steamboat MountainSweetwater County41.9624, -108.9657Public
FarsonSweetwater County42.1694, -109.4311Public
MeeteetsePark County44.1363, -108.8959Public

Riverton rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Riverton?+
There are 65 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Riverton, Wyoming. The closest is Wind River & Streams in Fremont County, roughly 4 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Riverton?+
Spots within driving distance of Riverton most commonly produce agate, jasper, chalcedony, quartz, silicified wood, chert.
Is rockhounding legal near Riverton?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Riverton?+
Most weekend trips from Riverton fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 3 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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