Wentworth — Rockhounding in Newton County, Missouri

Wentworth is a mapped rockhounding spot in Newton County, Missouri. Reported finds include zinc, pyrite, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Newton County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Gum Road
Coordinates: 36.94105, -94.06522

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 Wentworth

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Wentworth.

Across the state line from Wentworth

Wentworth 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.

Wentworth FAQ

Where is Wentworth?+

Wentworth is in Newton County, Missouri, at 36.94105, -94.06522. Nearest road: Gum Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wentworth?+

Wentworth is reported to produce Zinc, Pyrite, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Wentworth?+

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 Wentworth?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.94105, -94.06522 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gum Road.

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