Hermitage: Chalcedony & Chert Rockhounding in Hickory County, Missouri

Updated June 2026

Hermitage is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hickory County, Missouri. Reported finds include chalcedony, chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hickory County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: East Dallas Street
Postcode: 65668
Coordinates: 37.94350, -93.30810

Geology at Hermitage

This spot sits on Smithville Dolomite, Powell Dolomite, Cotter Dolomite, Jefferson City Dolomite, mapped as dolostone that formed roughly 485 to 470 million years ago. Chert and agate nodules typically form inside carbonate rock like this and weather out as tough, waxy lumps in soils and creek beds.

Mapped unit: Smithville Dolomite, Powell Dolomite, Cotter Dolomite, Jefferson City Dolomite
Age: 485–470 Ma (Early Ordovician)
Rock types: dolostone
Elevation: 780 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 Hermitage

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 43°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 23°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, POMME DE TERRE DAM station (3 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 Hermitage

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Hermitage FAQ

Where is Hermitage?+

Hermitage is in Hickory County, Missouri, at 37.94350, -93.30810. Nearest road: East Dallas Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hermitage?+

Hermitage is reported to produce Chalcedony, Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Hermitage?+

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 Hermitage?+

Most agate and jasper is surface float: bring a spray bottle, a pick or small shovel, and a sturdy bag. Wet stones show their banding and translucence.

When is the best time to visit Hermitage?+

The most comfortable months at Hermitage are February to December.

How do I get to Hermitage?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.94350, -93.30810 in Google Maps. The nearest road is East Dallas Street.

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