Copper Hill Mine: Azurite & Barite Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri

Updated June 2026

Copper Hill Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Missouri. Reported finds include azurite, barite, chalcopyrite, gypsum, hematite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Crawford County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Watson Road
Postcode: 63080
Coordinates: 38.18721, -91.10819

Geology at Copper Hill Mine

This spot sits on Eminence Dolomite, Potosi Dolomite, mapped as dolostone that formed roughly 495 to 485 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: Eminence Dolomite, Potosi Dolomite
Age: 495–485 Ma (Furongian)
Rock types: dolostone
Elevation: 790 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.

Best time to visit Copper Hill Mine

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 90°F in midsummer and 42°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 22°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, UNION station (19 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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.

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.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Copper Hill Mine

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Across the state line from Copper Hill Mine

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Copper Hill Mine FAQ

Where is Copper Hill Mine?+

Copper Hill Mine is in Crawford County, Missouri, at 38.18721, -91.10819. Nearest road: Watson Road.

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

Copper Hill Mine is reported to produce Azurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite, Gypsum, Hematite, Malachite, Marcasite, Pyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Copper Hill Mine?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Copper 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 Copper Hill Mine?+

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

How do I get to Copper Hill Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.18721, -91.10819 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Watson Road.

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