Copper Hill Mine — Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri

Copper Hill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Missouri. Reported finds include azurite, barite, chalcopyrite, gypsum, hematite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crawford County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Watson Road
Postcode: 63080
Coordinates: 38.18721, -91.10819

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 Copper Hill Mine

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Copper Hill Mine FAQ

Where is Copper Hill Mine?+

Copper Hill Mine is in Crawford County, Missouri, at 38.18721, -91.10819. Nearest road: Watson Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Copper Hill Mine?+

Copper Hill Mine is reported to produce Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Gypsum, Hematite, Malachite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Copper Hill Mine?+

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 Copper Hill Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.18721, -91.10819 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Watson Road.

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