Dog Creek: Calcite & Sphalerite Rockhounding in Daviess County, Missouri

Updated June 2026

Dog Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Daviess County, Missouri. Reported finds include calcite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Daviess County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: MO 6
Postcode: 64689
Coordinates: 39.89560, -94.11796

Geology at Dog Creek

This spot sits on Kansas City Group, mapped as limestone and shale that formed roughly 325 to 300 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Kansas City Group
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: limestone and shale
Elevation: 980 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 Dog Creek

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 86°F in midsummer and 34°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 15°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, GALLATIN 1W station (8 mi away).

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.

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 Dog Creek

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Dog Creek.

Across the state line from Dog Creek

Dog Creek is close enough to the Missouri border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Dog Creek FAQ

Where is Dog Creek?+

Dog Creek is in Daviess County, Missouri, at 39.89560, -94.11796. Nearest road: MO 6.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dog Creek?+

Dog Creek is reported to produce Calcite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Dog Creek?+

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 Dog Creek?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Dog Creek?+

The most comfortable months at Dog Creek are March to November.

How do I get to Dog Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.89560, -94.11796 in Google Maps. The nearest road is MO 6.

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