Deer Creek Canyon Mine — Rockhounding in Converse County, Wyoming

Deer Creek Canyon Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Converse County, Wyoming. Reported finds include chromite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Converse County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: Negro Hill Road
Coordinates: 42.67272, -106.04114

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 Deer Creek Canyon Mine

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Chromite

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Deer Creek Canyon Mine FAQ

Where is Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

Deer Creek Canyon Mine is in Converse County, Wyoming, at 42.67272, -106.04114. Nearest road: Negro Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

Deer Creek Canyon Mine is reported to produce Chromite.

Is collecting allowed at Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

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 Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.67272, -106.04114 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Negro Hill Road.

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