Sweetwater River — Rockhounding in Fremont County, Wyoming

Sweetwater River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fremont County, Wyoming. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fremont County
State: Wyoming
Coordinates: 42.44731, -108.99584

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 Sweetwater River

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Agate

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Sweetwater River FAQ

Where is Sweetwater River?+

Sweetwater River is in Fremont County, Wyoming, at 42.44731, -108.99584.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sweetwater River?+

Sweetwater River is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Sweetwater River?+

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 Sweetwater River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.44731, -108.99584 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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