Walnut Creek — Rockhounding in Johnson County, Missouri

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Johnson County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Northwest 700
Coordinates: 38.86888, -93.78300

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 Walnut Creek

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Sphalerite

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Walnut Creek FAQ

Where is Walnut Creek?+

Walnut Creek is in Johnson County, Missouri, at 38.86888, -93.78300. Nearest road: Northwest 700.

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

Walnut Creek is reported to produce Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Walnut 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 Walnut Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.86888, -93.78300 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Northwest 700.

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