Zion — Rockhounding in Madison County, Missouri

Zion is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Missouri. Reported finds include jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: County Road 319
Coordinates: 37.42330, -90.28695

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 Zion

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Zion.

Across the state line from Zion

Zion 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.

Zion FAQ

Where is Zion?+

Zion is in Madison County, Missouri, at 37.42330, -90.28695. Nearest road: County Road 319.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Zion?+

Zion is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Zion?+

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 Zion?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.42330, -90.28695 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 319.

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