Bleeding Hill Mine: Copper & Cuprite Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri

Public access4 mineralsCrawford County, MissouriUpdated June 2026

Minerals reported: 4
Elevation: 850 ft
Best months: February to December

Bleeding Hill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Missouri. Reported finds include copper, cuprite, goethite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Plan your visit

Generally open to casual rockhounding

County: Crawford County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Christy Mine Road
Postcode: 65441
Coordinates: 38.04141, -91.15389

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Coordinates are approximate. Confirm the exact ground in the RockHoundR app, where land overlays show which agency manages the area.

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.

Best time to visit Bleeding Hill Mine

41°J

47°F

57°M

68°A

76°M

84°J

87°J

86°A

79°S

69°O

56°N

45°D

Comfortable months (45 to 90°F highs)

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 87°F in midsummer and 41°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, STEELVILLE 2 N station (12 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Geology at Bleeding Hill Mine

This spot sits on Gasconade Dolomite, mapped as dolostone that formed roughly 485 to 470 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Gasconade Dolomite
Age: 485–470 Ma (Early Ordovician)
Rock types: dolostone
Elevation: 850 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

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Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Missouri Geological Survey
Mark Twain National Forest
Missouri State Parks rules
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Bleeding Hill Mine

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Across the state line from Bleeding Hill Mine

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Bleeding Hill Mine FAQ

Where is Bleeding Hill Mine?+

Bleeding Hill Mine is in Crawford County, Missouri, at 38.04141, -91.15389. Nearest road: Christy Mine Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bleeding Hill Mine?+

Bleeding Hill Mine is reported to produce Copper, Cuprite, Goethite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Bleeding Hill Mine?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Bleeding Hill Mine?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses are enough for oxidized copper ground. Look for green and blue staining on weathered rock and in old dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Bleeding Hill Mine?+

The most comfortable months at Bleeding Hill Mine are February to December.

How do I get to Bleeding Hill Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.04141, -91.15389 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Christy Mine Road.

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