Nauvoo — Rockhounding in Hancock County, Illinois

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hancock County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: North County Road 800
Postcode: 62354
Coordinates: 40.52182, -91.35155

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 Nauvoo

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Geodes

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Nauvoo FAQ

Where is Nauvoo?+

Nauvoo is in Hancock County, Illinois, at 40.52182, -91.35155. Nearest road: North County Road 800.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Nauvoo?+

Nauvoo is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Nauvoo?+

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 Nauvoo?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.52182, -91.35155 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North County Road 800.

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