Sedalia — Rockhounding in Pettis County, Missouri

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pettis County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Yeater Road
Coordinates: 38.74823, -93.30529

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 Sedalia

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

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Sedalia FAQ

Where is Sedalia?+

Sedalia is in Pettis County, Missouri, at 38.74823, -93.30529. Nearest road: Yeater Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Sedalia?+

Sedalia is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Sedalia?+

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 Sedalia?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.74823, -93.30529 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Yeater Road.

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