Crooked Creek Crater — Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri

Crooked Creek Crater is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Missouri. Reported finds include barite, galena, marcasite, pyrite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crawford County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Cedar Drive
Postcode: 65586
Coordinates: 37.83297, -91.41131

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 Crooked Creek Crater

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Crooked Creek Crater FAQ

Where is Crooked Creek Crater?+

Crooked Creek Crater is in Crawford County, Missouri, at 37.83297, -91.41131. Nearest road: Cedar Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crooked Creek Crater?+

Crooked Creek Crater is reported to produce Barite, Galena, Marcasite, Pyrite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Crooked Creek Crater?+

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 Crooked Creek Crater?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.83297, -91.41131 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cedar Drive.

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