Mt. Vernon Area — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, Illinois

Mt. Vernon Area is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, Illinois. Reported finds include diamond. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: Illinois
Nearest road: IL 15
Postcode: 62808
Coordinates: 38.30730, -89.13858

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 Mt. Vernon Area

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mt. Vernon Area.

Across the state line from Mt. Vernon Area

Mt. Vernon Area is close enough to the Illinois border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Mt. Vernon Area FAQ

Where is Mt. Vernon Area?+

Mt. Vernon Area is in Jefferson County, Illinois, at 38.30730, -89.13858. Nearest road: IL 15.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mt. Vernon Area?+

Mt. Vernon Area is reported to produce Diamond.

Is collecting allowed at Mt. Vernon Area?+

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.

How do I get to Mt. Vernon Area?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.30730, -89.13858 in Google Maps. The nearest road is IL 15.

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