Where to Find Agate in Missouri
Missouri has 6 mapped collecting spots that report agate, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Benton County County with 1 spot. 6 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 6 agate collecting spots in Missouri
Best counties for agate in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped agate spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Benton County1 spot
- Bollinger County1 spot
- Cape Girardeau County1 spot
- Dade County1 spot
- Daviess County1 spot
- Lewis County1 spot
Every agate spot we track in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw | Benton County | 38.1868, -93.3821 | Public | |
| Marble Hill E General AreaCounty Road 402 | Bollinger County | 37.2821, -89.9233 | Public | |
| Cape Girardeau CountyClark Street | Cape Girardeau County | 37.3888, -89.6517 | Public | |
| GreenfieldEast Dade 114 | Dade County | 37.4162, -93.8310 | Public | |
| GallatinPepper Avenue | Daviess County | 39.9193, -93.9405 | Public | |
| La GrangeWharf Street | Lewis County | 40.0469, -91.4958 | Public |
Before you go
Read the agate identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Agate in the encyclopedia.
Agate in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find agate in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Benton County County, Bollinger County County, and Cape Girardeau County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many agate spots are mapped in Missouri?+
6 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect agate in Missouri?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 6 of the 6 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt agate in Missouri with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
