Where to Find Barite in Missouri
14 mapped barite rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 12 counties. Barite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 14 barite rockhounding spots in Missouri
Barite by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of barite spots in our database.
Every barite spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. FrancisvilleCounty Road 197 | Clark County | 40.4541, -91.5784 | Public | |
| Cole CountyMO BB | Cole County | 38.3686, -92.3916 | Public | |
| Copper Hill MineWatson Road | Crawford County | 38.1872, -91.1082 | Public | |
| Crooked Creek CraterCedar Drive | Crawford County | 37.8330, -91.4113 | Public | |
| Saint ClairRockyhill Trail | Franklin County | 38.3020, -90.9191 | Public | |
| SpringfieldEast Chestnut Expressway | Greene County | 37.2098, -93.2264 | Public | |
| Kansas CityEast 63rd Street | Jackson County | 39.0146, -94.5000 | Public | |
| JoplinNorth 3rd Street | Jasper County | 37.1950, -94.4756 | Public | |
| Eldon & EttervilleHobby Horse Road | Moniteau County | 38.4400, -92.5802 | Public | |
| VersaillesGunn Road | Morgan County | 38.4406, -92.8552 | Public | |
| Iron Mountain | Saint Francois County | 37.7092, -90.6343 | Public | |
| St. Francois CountyHawthorne Street | Saint Francois County | 37.8948, -90.5261 | Public | |
| St. Louis (barite area)Hays Hill Drive | Saint Louis County | 38.5152, -90.4455 | Public | |
| Old MinesMO 21;MO 47 | Washington County | 38.0152, -90.7561 | Public |
Barite in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find barite in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 14 barite spots in Missouri, spread across 12 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crawford County.
Is collecting barite legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like barite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Missouri, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best barite location in Missouri?+
Crawford County has the most barite spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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