Worland: Agate & Chalcedony Rockhounding in Washakie County, Wyoming

Updated July 2026

Worland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washakie County, Wyoming. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, red jasper, yellow jasper, quartzite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Washakie County
State: Wyoming
Coordinates: 43.96238, -107.89249

Geology at Worland

This spot sits on ground mapped as Willwood Formation that formed roughly 56 to 34 million years ago. Tough silica like agate and jasper typically survives weathering and collects as float in drainages and gravel.

Mapped unit: Willwood Formation
Age: 56–34 Ma (Eocene)
Elevation: 4,300 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.

Best time to visit Worland

Best months: March to October. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 30°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 3°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, WORLAND MUNI AP station (3 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Worland

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Worland.

Worland FAQ

Where is Worland?+

Worland is in Washakie County, Wyoming, at 43.96238, -107.89249.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Worland?+

Worland is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Red Jasper, Yellow Jasper, Quartzite.

Is collecting allowed at Worland?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Worland?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Worland?+

The most comfortable months at Worland are March to October.

How do I get to Worland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.96238, -107.89249 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

More rockhounding in Wyoming

See all 82 Wyoming spots →

Open Worland on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.