Steelville — Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri

Steelville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crawford County, Missouri. Reported finds include allophane, amethyst, azurite, dolomite, galena, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crawford County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Stoney Ridge Lane
Postcode: 65565
Coordinates: 38.02470, -91.22731

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 Steelville

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Steelville FAQ

Where is Steelville?+

Steelville is in Crawford County, Missouri, at 38.02470, -91.22731. Nearest road: Stoney Ridge Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Steelville?+

Steelville is reported to produce Allophane, Amethyst, Azurite, Dolomite, Galena, Goethite, Hematite, Malachite, Marcasite, Quartz, Pyrite, Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Steelville?+

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 Steelville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.02470, -91.22731 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stoney Ridge Lane.

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