Kirwin Mine — Rockhounding in Park County, Wyoming

Kirwin Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Park County, Wyoming. Reported finds include azurite, barite, chalcopyrite, cuprite, galena, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Kirwin Mine in Park County, Wyoming

Quick details

Access
Public area
State
Wyoming
Nearest road
Wood River

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.

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Kirwin Mine FAQ

Where is Kirwin Mine?+
Kirwin Mine is in Park County, Wyoming, at 43.87455, -109.28483. Nearest road: Wood River.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Kirwin Mine?+
Kirwin Mine is reported to produce Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena, Gold, Limonite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite.
Is collecting allowed at Kirwin 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 Kirwin Mine?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 43.87455, -109.28483 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Wood River.

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