Saratoga — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Wyoming
Saratoga is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Wyoming. Reported finds include opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Saratoga in Carbon County, Wyoming
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Carbon County
- State
- Wyoming
- Nearest road
- State Highway 130
- Coordinates
- 41.50190, -106.80751
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 Saratoga.
- Grand EncampmentCarbon County · 25 mi awayAzurite, Malachite
- Creede MineCarbon County · 25 mi awayCobaltite, Erythrite, Linnaeite
- Sierra MadreCarbon County · 25 mi awayCopper, Cobalt
- Seminoe ReservoirCarbon County · 28 mi awayJade
- Rambler MineAlbany County · 33 mi awayBarite, Loranite, Orpiment
- Como RidgeCarbon County · 46 mi awayPetrified Dinosaur Bones
- BaggsCarbon County · 50 mi awayCoffinite, Ilsemannite, Autunite
- Jelm MountainAlbany County · 52 mi awayBismutite, Bismuth
Saratoga FAQ
Where is Saratoga?+
Saratoga is in Carbon County, Wyoming, at 41.50190, -106.80751. Nearest road: State Highway 130.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Saratoga?+
Saratoga is reported to produce Opalized Wood.
Is collecting allowed at Saratoga?+
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 Saratoga?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 41.50190, -106.80751 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Highway 130.
