Rockhounding in Marion County, Arkansas

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Marion County. Most commonly produces smithsonite, agate, calcite, dolomite.

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Every rockhounding spot in Marion County

Best spotYellville MinesMarion County, ArkansasCheck locally · Galena, Pyrite, Smithsonite +1
Abandoned Mines (Yellville area)Marion County, ArkansasCheck locally · Smithsonite, Calcite, Quartz +2
Clabber CreekMarion County, ArkansasPublic access · Agate
Silver Hollow Bluff MineMarion County, ArkansasPermission required · Zinc

Marion County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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Minerals reported in Marion County

Standout in Marion County

Hand-picked spot in Marion County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Yellville Mines
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Marion County
Yellville belongs to north Arkansas's historic lead-zinc belt, where Arkansas Geological Survey summaries record galena, sphalerite, and smithsonite production from Marion County and nearby Ozark districts.
Galena, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite

Neighboring counties in Arkansas

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Marion County. A natural extension if Marion County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Marion County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Arkansas.

McDonald County~97 miMissouri · 1 spotTop: Blue Chert, Chert

Marion County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Marion County, Arkansas?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Marion County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Marion County?+

Spots in Marion County most often produce Smithsonite, Agate, Calcite, Dolomite, Galena. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Marion 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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