Where to Find Garnet in Missouri
5 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Missouri, across 5 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 5 garnet rockhounding spots in Missouri
Garnet by county in Missouri
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Missouri
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuthbertson MountainBerryman Road | Iron County | 37.5422, -90.6512 | Public | |
| JoplinNorth 3rd Street | Jasper County | 37.1950, -94.4756 | Public | |
| Old MonroeEast Sycamore Road | Lincoln County | 38.9307, -90.7431 | Public | |
| ElmerFountain Street | Macon County | 39.9664, -92.6565 | Public | |
| Chesterfield | Saint Charles County | 38.6871, -90.6178 | Public |
Garnet in Missouri FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 garnet spots in Missouri, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Iron County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Missouri?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet 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 garnet location in Missouri?+
Iron County has the most garnet spots in our database for Missouri. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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