Where to Find Garnet in Missouri
Missouri has 5 mapped collecting spots that report garnet, spread across 5 counties. 3 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every garnet spot we track in Missouri
JoplinJasper County, MissouriPermission required · Apatite, Aragonite, Azurite +10
Cuthbertson MountainIron County, MissouriPublic access · Hematite, Pyrolusite, Chalcopyrite +4- Old MonroeLincoln County, MissouriPublic access · Lake Superior Agate, Garnet, Staurolite
- ChesterfieldSaint Charles County, MissouriPermission required · Garnet, Staurolite
- ElmerMacon County, MissouriPublic access · Gold, Garnet
Best counties for garnet in Missouri
Ranked by the number of mapped garnet spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Iron County1 spot
- Jasper County1 spot
- Lincoln County1 spot
- Macon County1 spot
- Saint Charles County1 spot
Before you go
Read the garnet identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Garnet in the encyclopedia.
Garnet in Missouri FAQ
Where can you find garnet in Missouri?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Iron County, Jasper County, and Lincoln County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many garnet spots are mapped in Missouri?+
5 spots across 5 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 garnet 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. 3 of the 5 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt garnet 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.
