Timber Knob — Rockhounding in Ozark County, Missouri

Timber Knob is a mapped rockhounding spot in Ozark County, Missouri. Reported finds include white chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ozark County
State: Missouri
Coordinates: 36.56542, -92.46775

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 Timber Knob

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Timber Knob.

Across the state line from Timber Knob

Timber Knob 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.

Timber Knob FAQ

Where is Timber Knob?+

Timber Knob is in Ozark County, Missouri, at 36.56542, -92.46775.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Timber Knob?+

Timber Knob is reported to produce White Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Timber Knob?+

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 Timber Knob?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.56542, -92.46775 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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