Sweetwater County — Rockhounding in Sweetwater County, Wyoming

Sweetwater County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, chert, jasper, petrified wood, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Sweetwater County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: WY 374
Postcode: 82935
Coordinates: 41.53876, -109.48457

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 County

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Sweetwater County FAQ

Where is Sweetwater County?+

Sweetwater County is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, at 41.53876, -109.48457. Nearest road: WY 374.

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

Sweetwater County is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Silicified Wood, Quartz, Turritella Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Sweetwater County?+

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 County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.53876, -109.48457 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WY 374.

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