Jelm Mountain District
Rockhounding site in District Is A Historic Mining Site In Albany, Wyoming · Other
Jelm Mountain District is a bismuth rockhounding site near District Is A Historic Mining Site In Albany, WY. Fee varies. Best season: Spring through fall.
Typical season: Spring through fall
Key facts
Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.
- Specimen type
- Bismuth
- Primary specimens
- Bismuth, Copper, Galena, Gold, Molybdenite, Sphalerite
- Fee status
- Fee varies
- Nearest town
- District Is A Historic Mining Site In Albany
- State
- Wyoming
- Coordinates
- 41.08509, -105.98443
- Best season
- Spring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- Access difficulty
- Moderate; remote roads possible
- Camping
- Dispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
- Activities
- Rock and mineral collecting
- Facilities
- District is a historic mining site in Albany area services
- Last updated
- July 5, 2026
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The experience
- Best time to visitSpring through fall; confirm seasonal road access
- AccessModerate; remote roads possible
- FacilitiesDistrict is a historic mining site in Albany area services
- Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules
Things you need to take to Jelm Mountain District
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