Bitter Creek — Rockhounding in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sweetwater County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: Bitter Creek Road
Coordinates: 41.54432, -108.54639

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 Bitter Creek

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Stechemigite

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Bitter Creek FAQ

Where is Bitter Creek?+

Bitter Creek is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, at 41.54432, -108.54639. Nearest road: Bitter Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bitter Creek?+

Bitter Creek is reported to produce Stechemigite.

Is collecting allowed at Bitter Creek?+

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 Bitter Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.54432, -108.54639 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bitter Creek Road.

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