Baggs — Rockhounding in Carbon County, Wyoming

Baggs is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Wyoming. Reported finds include coffinite, ilsemannite, autunite, pyrite, uranophane, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: WY 789
Coordinates: 41.08940, -107.59371

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

BLM Wyoming
Wyoming State Geological Survey
Fossil Butte National Monument
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Baggs

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Baggs FAQ

Where is Baggs?+

Baggs is in Carbon County, Wyoming, at 41.08940, -107.59371. Nearest road: WY 789.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Baggs?+

Baggs is reported to produce Coffinite, Ilsemannite, Autunite, Pyrite, Uranophane, Uraninite.

Is collecting allowed at Baggs?+

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 Baggs?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.08940, -107.59371 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WY 789.

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