Deer Creek Canyon Mine: Chromite Rockhounding in Converse County, Wyoming

Updated June 2026

Deer Creek Canyon Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Converse County, Wyoming. Reported finds include chromite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Converse County
State: Wyoming
Nearest road: Negro Hill Road
Coordinates: 42.67272, -106.04114

Geology at Deer Creek Canyon Mine

This spot sits on ground mapped as Gneissic granite intrusive rocks that formed roughly 4030 to 2500 million years ago. Plutonic rock like this weathers slowly into grus and boulders, and the most productive collecting is typically in weathered zones and drainages.

Mapped unit: Gneissic granite intrusive rocks
Age: 4030–2500 Ma (Archean)
Elevation: 6,820 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.

Best time to visit Deer Creek Canyon Mine

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 81°F in midsummer and 32°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 9°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BATES CREEK #2 station (16 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Deer Creek Canyon Mine

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Deer Creek Canyon Mine FAQ

Where is Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

Deer Creek Canyon Mine is in Converse County, Wyoming, at 42.67272, -106.04114. Nearest road: Negro Hill Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

Deer Creek Canyon Mine is reported to produce Chromite.

Is collecting allowed at Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

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 Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Deer Creek Canyon Mine are April to October.

How do I get to Deer Creek Canyon Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 42.67272, -106.04114 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Negro Hill Road.

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