Grand Encampment: Azurite & Malachite Rockhounding in Carbon County, Wyoming

Updated June 2026

Grand Encampment is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carbon County, Wyoming. Reported finds include azurite, malachite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carbon County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: WY 70
Coordinates: 41.15656, -106.93726

Geology at Grand Encampment

This spot sits on Metasedimentary rocks - Libby Creek Group, mapped as pelitic schist, amphibole schist, and quartzite that formed roughly 2500 to 1600 million years ago. Metamorphic rock like this weathers into resistant float, and minerals that survive transport typically concentrate in nearby drainages.

Mapped unit: Metasedimentary rocks - Libby Creek Group
Age: 2500–1600 Ma (Paleoproterozoic)
Rock types: pelitic schist, amphibole schist, and quartzite
Elevation: 9,410 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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 Grand Encampment

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Across the state line from Grand Encampment

Grand Encampment is close enough to the Wyoming border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Grand Encampment FAQ

Where is Grand Encampment?+

Grand Encampment is in Carbon County, Wyoming, at 41.15656, -106.93726. Nearest road: WY 70.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Grand Encampment?+

Grand Encampment is reported to produce Azurite, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Grand Encampment?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Grand Encampment?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

How do I get to Grand Encampment?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 41.15656, -106.93726 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WY 70.

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