Fabius River — Rockhounding in Lewis County, Missouri

Fabius River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lewis County, Missouri. Reported finds include geodes, calcite, malachite, pyrite, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lewis County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: 275th Avenue
Postcode: 63454
Coordinates: 39.97556, -91.62179

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 Fabius River

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Fabius River FAQ

Where is Fabius River?+

Fabius River is in Lewis County, Missouri, at 39.97556, -91.62179. Nearest road: 275th Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Fabius River?+

Fabius River is reported to produce Geodes, Calcite, Malachite, Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite, Aragonite.

Is collecting allowed at Fabius River?+

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 Fabius River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.97556, -91.62179 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 275th Avenue.

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