Sunrise — Rockhounding in Platte County, Wyoming

Sunrise is a mapped rockhounding spot in Platte County, Wyoming. Reported finds include arsenopyrite, barite, copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Platte County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: Sunrise Highway
Postcode: 82215
Coordinates: 42.33581, -104.70157

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 Sunrise

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Sunrise FAQ

Where is Sunrise?+

Sunrise is in Platte County, Wyoming, at 42.33581, -104.70157. Nearest road: Sunrise Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sunrise?+

Sunrise is reported to produce Arsenopyrite, Barite, Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Sunrise?+

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 Sunrise?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.33581, -104.70157 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sunrise Highway.

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