Joplin — Rockhounding in Jasper County, Missouri

Joplin is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jasper County, Missouri. Reported finds include apatite, aragonite, azurite, barite, calcite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jasper County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: North 3rd Street
Postcode: 64870
Coordinates: 37.19497, -94.47556

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 Joplin

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Joplin

Joplin 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.

Joplin FAQ

Where is Joplin?+

Joplin is in Jasper County, Missouri, at 37.19497, -94.47556. Nearest road: North 3rd Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Joplin?+

Joplin is reported to produce Apatite, Aragonite, Azurite, Barite, Calcite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite, Chrysocolla, Dolomite, Galena, Garnet, Pyrite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Joplin?+

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 Joplin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.19497, -94.47556 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North 3rd Street.

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