Gallatin — Rockhounding in Daviess County, Missouri

Gallatin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Daviess County, Missouri. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Daviess County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Pepper Avenue
Postcode: 64640
Coordinates: 39.91931, -93.94053

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 Gallatin

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Gallatin FAQ

Where is Gallatin?+

Gallatin is in Daviess County, Missouri, at 39.91931, -93.94053. Nearest road: Pepper Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gallatin?+

Gallatin is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Gallatin?+

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 Gallatin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.91931, -93.94053 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pepper Avenue.

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