Rockhounding in Goshen County, Wyoming
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Goshen County. Most commonly produces agate, malachite, azurite, banded iron formation.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Goshen County, Wyoming
Minerals reported in Goshen County
Spots in Goshen County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Platte RiverRoad 3 | 42.2475, -104.6311 | Public | |
| Jay EmUS Highway 85 | 42.4640, -104.3636 | Public | |
| Rawhide ButtesSilver Springs Road | 42.5935, -104.5130 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Wyoming
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Goshen County. A natural extension if Goshen County is already on your trip plan.
- Platte County~27 mi5 spotsTop: Agate, Arsenopyrite, Banded Iron Formation
- Converse County~69 mi4 spotsTop: Chalcedony, Chalcopyrite, Chromite
- Albany County~104 mi6 spotsTop: Gypsum, Agate, Barite
- Natrona County~121 mi7 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcedony, Alabaster
- Carbon County~135 mi8 spotsTop: Opalized Wood, Autunite, Azurite
- Crook County~139 mi3 spotsTop: Gold, Malachite, Azurite
Across the state line from Goshen County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Wyoming.
- Sioux County~47 miNebraska · 4 spotsTop: Fossil, Agate, Agatized Wood
- Dawes County~66 miNebraska · 5 spotsTop: Chalcedony, Fairburn Agate, Agatized Wood
- Fall River County~75 miSouth Dakota · 3 spotsTop: Agatized Wood, Fairburn Agate, Jasper
- Morrill County~97 miNebraska · 2 spotsTop: Agate, Agatized Wood, Opalized Wood
Goshen County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Goshen County, Wyoming?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Goshen County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Goshen County?+
Spots in Goshen County most often produce Agate, Malachite, Azurite, Banded Iron Formation, Bornite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Goshen County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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