Owl Creek: Gold Prospecting in Fremont County, Wyoming

Updated June 2026

Owl Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fremont County, Wyoming. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fremont County
State: Wyoming
Coordinates: 43.71104, -109.19562

Geology at Owl Creek

This spot sits on Absaroka Volcanic Supergroup: Thorofare Creek Group - Tepee Trail Formation, mapped as conglomerate, sandstone, and claystone that formed roughly 56 to 41 million years ago. In sedimentary country like this, any placer gold is typically recycled from older gravels, concentrating again in modern stream beds.

Mapped unit: Absaroka Volcanic Supergroup: Thorofare Creek Group - Tepee Trail Formation
Age: 56–41 Ma (Early Eocene to Middle Eocene)
Rock types: conglomerate, sandstone, and claystone
Elevation: 9,010 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.

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.

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.

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.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Wyoming
Wyoming State Geological Survey
Fossil Butte National Monument
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Owl Creek

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Owl Creek FAQ

Where is Owl Creek?+

Owl Creek is in Fremont County, Wyoming, at 43.71104, -109.19562.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Owl Creek?+

Owl Creek is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Owl Creek?+

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 Owl Creek?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

How do I get to Owl Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.71104, -109.19562 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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