Florissant — Rockhounding in Saint Louis County, Missouri

Florissant is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Louis County, Missouri. Reported finds include calcite, celestite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saint Louis County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Lewis and Clark Boulevard
Postcode: 63034
Coordinates: 38.83729, -90.23291

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 Florissant

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Florissant FAQ

Where is Florissant?+

Florissant is in Saint Louis County, Missouri, at 38.83729, -90.23291. Nearest road: Lewis and Clark Boulevard.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Florissant?+

Florissant is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite.

Is collecting allowed at Florissant?+

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 Florissant?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.83729, -90.23291 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lewis and Clark Boulevard.

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