Where to Find Chert in Missouri
7 mapped chert rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 6 counties. Chert is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 7 chert rockhounding spots in Missouri
Chert by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of chert spots in our database.
Every chert spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LincolnBenton County Northeast 281 | Benton County |
| 38.3830, -93.2318 | Public |
| Warsaw | Benton County | 38.1868, -93.3821 | Public | |
| GreenfieldEast Dade 114 | Dade County | 37.4162, -93.8310 | Public | |
| HermitageEast Dallas Street | Hickory County | 37.9435, -93.3081 | Public | |
| Elk River near Bee BluffMO E | McDonald County |
| 36.6316, -94.1918 | Public |
| DexterMO D | New Madrid County |
| 36.6143, -89.9624 | Public |
| Old MinesMO 21;MO 47 | Washington County | 38.0152, -90.7561 | Public |
Chert in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find chert in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 chert spots in Missouri, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Benton County.
Is collecting chert legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like chert 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 chert location in Missouri?+
Benton County has the most chert spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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