Lovell — Rockhounding in Big Horn County, Wyoming
Lovell is a mapped rockhounding spot in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Reported finds include gypsum, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Lovell in Big Horn County, Wyoming
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Big Horn County
- State
- Wyoming
- Coordinates
- 44.76467, -108.20566
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lovell.
- LovellBig Horn County · 8 mi awayFossils, Ammonites, Dinosaur Bones
- Big Horn RiverBig Horn County · 14 mi awayConcretions, Dry Head Agate
- GreybullBig Horn County · 21 mi awayGastroliths, Petrified Dinosaur Bones, Fossils
- Red GulchBig Horn County · 26 mi awayGypsum
- Cedar MountainPark County · 49 mi awayTravertine
- HyattvilleBig Horn County · 49 mi awayGypsum, Dinosaur Bones, Gastroliths
- Rattlesnake MountainPark County · 53 mi awayAnhydrite
- MeeteetsePark County · 55 mi awayAgate, Jasper
Lovell FAQ
Where is Lovell?+
Lovell is in Big Horn County, Wyoming, at 44.76467, -108.20566.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Lovell?+
Lovell is reported to produce Gypsum, Fossils.
Is collecting allowed at Lovell?+
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 Lovell?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.76467, -108.20566 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
