Big Horn River — Rockhounding in Big Horn County, Wyoming

Big Horn River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Reported finds include concretions, dry head agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Big Horn River in Big Horn County, Wyoming

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Wyoming
Nearest road
Mouth of the Canyon Trail

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.

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Big Horn River FAQ

Where is Big Horn River?+
Big Horn River is in Big Horn County, Wyoming, at 44.96434, -108.25090. Nearest road: Mouth of the Canyon Trail.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Big Horn River?+
Big Horn River is reported to produce Concretions, Dry Head Agate.
Is collecting allowed at Big Horn River?+
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.
How do I get to Big Horn River?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.96434, -108.25090 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mouth of the Canyon Trail.

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