Grand Encampment — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Wyoming

Grand Encampment is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Wyoming. Reported finds include azurite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: WY 70
Coordinates: 41.15656, -106.93726

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.

Found at Grand Encampment

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Grand Encampment FAQ

Where is Grand Encampment?+

Grand Encampment is in Carbon County, Wyoming, at 41.15656, -106.93726. Nearest road: WY 70.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Grand Encampment?+

Grand Encampment is reported to produce Azurite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Grand Encampment?+

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 Grand Encampment?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.15656, -106.93726 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WY 70.

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