Daviess County — Rockhounding in Daviess County, Missouri

Daviess County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Daviess County, Missouri. Reported finds include lake superior agate, jasper, fossils, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Daviess County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: 215th Street
Postcode: 64640
Coordinates: 39.96534, -93.99745

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 Daviess County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Daviess County.

Across the state line from Daviess County

Daviess County is close enough to the Missouri border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Daviess County FAQ

Where is Daviess County?+

Daviess County is in Daviess County, Missouri, at 39.96534, -93.99745. Nearest road: 215th Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Daviess County?+

Daviess County is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Daviess County?+

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 Daviess County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.96534, -93.99745 in Google Maps. The nearest road is 215th Street.

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