Sierra Madre — mineral rockhounding site near Wyoming, WY
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Sierra Madre

Rockhounding site in Wyoming, Wyoming · Gold & Minerals

Sierra Madre is a mineral rockhounding site near Wyoming, 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
Mineral
Primary specimens
Copper minerals, Cobalt minerals
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Wyoming
State
Wyoming
Coordinates
41.18358, -107.03180
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
Wyoming regional 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
  • FacilitiesWyoming regional services
  • Camping nearbyDispersed camping may be available nearby; verify land rules

Map & location

Open in MapsGet directions41.18358, -107.03180

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.