Captain Creek — Rockhounding in Madison County, Missouri

Captain Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Missouri. Reported finds include actinolite, epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Madison 425
Postcode: 63645
Coordinates: 37.44211, -90.44801

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 Captain Creek

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Captain Creek FAQ

Where is Captain Creek?+

Captain Creek is in Madison County, Missouri, at 37.44211, -90.44801. Nearest road: Madison 425.

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

Captain Creek is reported to produce Actinolite, Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Captain 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 Captain Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.44211, -90.44801 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Madison 425.

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