Rockhounding in Saint Louis County, Missouri
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County. Most commonly produces calcite, quartz, barite, celestite.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County, Missouri
Spots in Saint Louis County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Creek in FlorissantBrookshire Drive |
| 38.8216, -90.3077 | Public |
| FlorissantLewis and Clark Boulevard | 38.8373, -90.2329 | Public | |
| St. Louis (barite area)Hays Hill Drive | 38.5152, -90.4455 | Public | |
| St. Louis (calcite area)Eagle Rock Cove | 38.5378, -90.4931 | Public |
Other rockhounding counties in Missouri
- Crawford County7 spotsTop: Pyrite, Hematite, Malachite
- Iron County5 spotsTop: Hematite, Actinolite, Chalcopyrite
- Clark County4 spotsTop: Geodes, Calcite, Barite
- Saint Charles County4 spotsTop: Fluorite, Fossils, Yellow Calcite
- Washington County4 spotsTop: Calcite, Galena, Goethite
- Boone County3 spotsTop: Gypsum, Marcasite, Pyrite
Saint Louis County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Saint Louis County, Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Saint Louis County?+
Spots in Saint Louis County most often produce Calcite, Quartz, Barite, Celestite, Goethite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Saint Louis County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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