Edwards County — Rockhounding in Edwards County, Illinois

Edwards County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Edwards County, Illinois. Reported finds include siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Edwards County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: 300E
Coordinates: 38.42994, -88.09931

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Edwards County

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Siderite

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Edwards County FAQ

Where is Edwards County?+

Edwards County is in Edwards County, Illinois, at 38.42994, -88.09931. Nearest road: 300E.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Edwards County?+

Edwards County is reported to produce Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Edwards County?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Edwards County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.42994, -88.09931 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 300E.

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