Geodes near Kirksville, MO
29 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kirksville report geode. The closest is Kahoka, about 50 miles out (1 hr 2 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 29 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Kirksville, Missouri
Closest geodes spots to Kirksville
- KahokaClark County, Missouri50 mi · 1 hr 2 min driveGeode
- BentonsportVan Buren County, Iowa52 mi · 1 hr 5 min driveKeokuk Geode
- Fox CityClark County, Missouri53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveGeode, Calcite
- Fabius RiverLewis County, Missouri53 mi · 1 hr 6 min driveGeode, Calcite, Malachite
- Farmington (geodes)Van Buren County, Iowa53 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveGeode
- FarmingtonVan Buren County, Iowa54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveKeokuk Geode, Coral
Types of geodes reported near Kirksville
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Geode25
- Keokuk Geode4
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Kirksville
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Geodes near Kirksville FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Kirksville?+
29 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kirksville report geode. The closest is Kahoka in Clark County County, roughly 50 miles away (1 hr 2 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Kirksville?+
29 of the 29 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Kirksville do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 50 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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