Elmer — Rockhounding in Macon County, Missouri

Elmer is a mapped rockhounding spot in Macon County, Missouri. Reported finds include gold, garnet. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Macon County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Fountain Street
Postcode: 63538
Coordinates: 39.96642, -92.65654

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 Elmer

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Elmer FAQ

Where is Elmer?+

Elmer is in Macon County, Missouri, at 39.96642, -92.65654. Nearest road: Fountain Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Elmer?+

Elmer is reported to produce Gold, Garnet.

Is collecting allowed at Elmer?+

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 Elmer?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.96642, -92.65654 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fountain Street.

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