Sierra Madre — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Wyoming

Sierra Madre is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Wyoming. Reported finds include copper, cobalt. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: Divide Spur 1A Road
Coordinates: 41.18358, -107.03180

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 Sierra Madre

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Copper
Cobalt

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Sierra Madre FAQ

Where is Sierra Madre?+

Sierra Madre is in Carbon County, Wyoming, at 41.18358, -107.03180. Nearest road: Divide Spur 1A Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sierra Madre?+

Sierra Madre is reported to produce Copper, Cobalt.

Is collecting allowed at Sierra Madre?+

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 Sierra Madre?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.18358, -107.03180 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Divide Spur 1A Road.

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