Iron Mountain — Rockhounding in Saint Francois County, Missouri

Iron Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Francois County, Missouri. Reported finds include yellow garnet, apatite, barite, calcite, diopside, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saint Francois County
State: Missouri
Postcode: 63656
Coordinates: 37.70924, -90.63430

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 Iron Mountain

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Iron Mountain FAQ

Where is Iron Mountain?+

Iron Mountain is in Saint Francois County, Missouri, at 37.70924, -90.63430.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Iron Mountain?+

Iron Mountain is reported to produce Yellow Garnet, Apatite, Barite, Calcite, Diopside, Dolomite, Epidote, Fluorite, Galena, Magnetite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Iron Mountain?+

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 Iron Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.70924, -90.63430 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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