Rockhounding in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Cape Girardeau County. Most commonly produces agate, petrified wood.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri
Minerals reported in Cape Girardeau County
Spots in Cape Girardeau County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau CountyClark Street | 37.3888, -89.6517 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Missouri
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Cape Girardeau County. A natural extension if Cape Girardeau County is already on your trip plan.
- Madison County~38 mi3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Aragonite, Azurite
- Iron County~64 mi5 spotsTop: Hematite, Actinolite, Chalcopyrite
- Washington County~73 mi4 spotsTop: Calcite, Galena, Goethite
- Jefferson County~77 mi3 spotsTop: Sphalerite, Calcite, Calcite Nodules
- Crawford County~97 mi7 spotsTop: Pyrite, Hematite, Malachite
- Saint Louis County~97 mi4 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Barite
Across the state line from Cape Girardeau 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.
Cape Girardeau County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Cape Girardeau County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Cape Girardeau County?+
Spots in Cape Girardeau County most often produce Agate, Petrified Wood. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Cape Girardeau 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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