De Soto — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Missouri

De Soto is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Missouri. Reported finds include fluorescent calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: US 67
Postcode: 63087
Coordinates: 38.08103, -90.48537

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 De Soto

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Fluorescent Calcite

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De Soto FAQ

Where is De Soto?+

De Soto is in Jefferson County, Missouri, at 38.08103, -90.48537. Nearest road: US 67.

What rocks and minerals can you find at De Soto?+

De Soto is reported to produce Fluorescent Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at De Soto?+

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 De Soto?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.08103, -90.48537 in Google Maps. The nearest road is US 67.

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