The area is popular for hikers, hunters, and rock climbers, which has caused conflicts with local ranchers.

[6] Lithium-bearing pegmatite (otherwise known as igneous rock containing crystals) has been found on Copper Mountain, including amblygonite, lepidolite, iron-manganese phosphates, columbite, tapiolite and beryl.

[10] Edwards Communications, based in nearby Riverton, Wyoming, operates two radio stations from a tower on Copper Mountain.

When the stations moved their studio location to Main Street in Riverton, both KWYW and KDNO also received upgrades at the time.

[11] Wyoming Public Radio's KUWT 91.3 FM, licensed to Thermopolis, also broadcasts from the mountain.