Saint Clair — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Missouri

Saint Clair is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Missouri. Reported finds include anglesite, galena, barite, calcite, cerussite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Rockyhill Trail
Coordinates: 38.30199, -90.91912

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 Saint Clair

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Saint Clair

Saint Clair 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.

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Saint Clair FAQ

Where is Saint Clair?+

Saint Clair is in Franklin County, Missouri, at 38.30199, -90.91912. Nearest road: Rockyhill Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Saint Clair?+

Saint Clair is reported to produce Anglesite, Galena, Barite, Calcite, Cerussite, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Saint Clair?+

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 Saint Clair?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.30199, -90.91912 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rockyhill Trail.

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