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Rambler Mine: Barite & Lorandite Rockhounding in Albany County, Wyoming

Public access4 mineralsAlbany County, WyomingUpdated October 2026
Minerals reported
4
Elevation
9,730 ft
Best months
April to October

Rambler Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Albany County, Wyoming. Reported finds include barite, lorandite, orpiment, realgar. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

State
Wyoming
Nearest road
French Creek Road
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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Access note: BLM records active mining claims in this area. Collecting from inside an active claim needs the claim holder's permission.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Best time to visit Rambler Mine

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 71°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 7°F. At about 9,730 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CENTENNIAL 1NE station (10 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Rambler Mine

This spot sits on Shear zone, mapped as tectonite that formed roughly 4030 to 2500 million years ago. Ore minerals here are typically tied to veins and replacement zones, with old workings marking the productive ground.

Mapped unit
Shear zone
Age
4030–2500 Ma (Archean)
Rock types
tectonite
Elevation
9,730 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rambler Mine.

  • Jelm MountainAlbany County, Wyoming · 18 mi awayBismutite, Bismuth
  • SaratogaCarbon County, Wyoming · 33 mi awayOpalized Wood
  • Grand EncampmentCarbon County, Wyoming · 34 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
  • Red ButtesAlbany County, Wyoming · 34 mi awayGypsum
  • Sportman LakeAlbany County, Wyoming · 35 mi awayGypsum
  • Sierra MadreCarbon County, Wyoming · 39 mi awayCopper, Cobalt
  • Creede MineCarbon County, Wyoming · 40 mi awayCobaltite, Erythrite, Linnaeite
  • LaramieAlbany County, Wyoming · 41 mi awayGypsum

Across the state line from Rambler Mine

Rambler Mine is close enough to the Wyoming border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Rambler Mine FAQ

Where is Rambler Mine?+
Rambler Mine is in Albany County, Wyoming, at 41.22027, -106.28203. Nearest road: French Creek Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Rambler Mine?+
Rambler Mine is reported to produce Barite, Lorandite, Orpiment, Realgar.
Is collecting allowed at Rambler Mine?+
Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
What tools should I bring to Rambler Mine?+
A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.
When is the best time to visit Rambler Mine?+
The most comfortable months at Rambler Mine are April to October. At about 9,730 ft, snow can block access from late fall well into spring, so check conditions outside of summer.
How do I get to Rambler Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.22027, -106.28203 in Google Maps. The nearest road is French Creek Road.

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