Rockhounding in Iron County, Missouri
5 mapped rockhounding spots in Iron County. Most commonly produces hematite, actinolite, chalcopyrite, fluorite.
Every rockhounding spot in Iron County
GranitevilleIron County, MissouriPublic access · Actinolite, Apatite, Beryl +7- BixbyIron County, MissouriPublic access · Bornite, Chalcocite, Chalcopyrite +6
- Cuthbertson MountainIron County, MissouriPublic access · Hematite, Pyrolusite, Chalcopyrite +4
- Shepherd MountainIron County, MissouriPublic access · Fluorite, Hematite, Magnetite +1
- BellviewIron County, MissouriPublic access · Actinolite
Minerals reported in Iron County
Neighboring counties in Missouri
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Iron County. A natural extension if Iron County is already on your trip plan.
- Washington County~25 mi4 spotsTop: Calcite, Galena, Goethite
- Madison County~25 mi3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Aragonite, Azurite
- Crawford County~38 mi7 spotsTop: Pyrite, Hematite, Malachite
- Jefferson County~53 mi3 spotsTop: Sphalerite, Calcite, Calcite Nodule
- Saint Louis County~74 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Barite
- Saint Charles County~77 mi4 spotsTop: Fluorite, Fossil, Yellow Calcite
Across the state line from Iron 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 Missouri.
Iron County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Iron County, Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Iron County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Iron County?+
Spots in Iron County most often produce Hematite, Actinolite, Chalcopyrite, Fluorite, Galena. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Iron 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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