Cooney Hills — Rockhounding in Platte County, Wyoming

Cooney Hills is a mapped rockhounding spot in Platte County, Wyoming. Reported finds include garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Platte County
State: Wyoming
Coordinates: 41.98159, -105.11383

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 Cooney Hills

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Garnet

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Cooney Hills FAQ

Where is Cooney Hills?+

Cooney Hills is in Platte County, Wyoming, at 41.98159, -105.11383.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cooney Hills?+

Cooney Hills is reported to produce Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Cooney Hills?+

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 Cooney Hills?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.98159, -105.11383 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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