Grindstone Creek — Rockhounding in DeKalb County, Missouri

Grindstone Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in DeKalb County, Missouri. Reported finds include calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: DeKalb County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: MO C
Coordinates: 39.78146, -94.28708

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 Grindstone Creek

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Calcite

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Grindstone Creek FAQ

Where is Grindstone Creek?+

Grindstone Creek is in DeKalb County, Missouri, at 39.78146, -94.28708. Nearest road: MO C.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Grindstone Creek?+

Grindstone Creek is reported to produce Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Grindstone Creek?+

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 Grindstone Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.78146, -94.28708 in Google Maps. The nearest road is MO C.

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