Fort Washakie — Rockhounding in Fremont County, Wyoming

Fort Washakie is a mapped rockhounding spot in Fremont County, Wyoming. Reported finds include moss agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Fremont County
State: Wyoming
Coordinates: 43.13182, -108.97879

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 Fort Washakie

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Fort Washakie FAQ

Where is Fort Washakie?+

Fort Washakie is in Fremont County, Wyoming, at 43.13182, -108.97879.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fort Washakie?+

Fort Washakie is reported to produce Moss Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Fort Washakie?+

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 Fort Washakie?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.13182, -108.97879 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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