Rockhounding in Pike County, Illinois

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Pike County. Most commonly produces geode, sphalerite.

Pike County rockhounding photos

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

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Town square at Griggsville in Pike County, Illinois, the nearest town to the McKee Creek geode locality — McKee CreekPike County, Illinois

Minerals reported in Pike County

Standout in Pike County

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

Top pick
McKee Creek
Public
Pike County
McKee Creek marks the southern reach of the west-central Illinois geode belt, where Warsaw Formation geodes wash into the creek gravels.
Geode, Sphalerite

Spots in Pike County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
McKee Creek	Geode Sphalerite	39.7381, -90.7391	Public

Neighboring counties in Illinois

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

Across the state line from Pike 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 Illinois.

Pike County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Pike County, Illinois?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Pike County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Pike County?+

Spots in Pike County most often produce Geode, Sphalerite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Pike 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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