Smithton — Rockhounding in Pettis County, Missouri

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pettis County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Lamms Lane
Postcode: 65301
Coordinates: 38.68442, -93.13420

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 Smithton

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Smithton FAQ

Where is Smithton?+

Smithton is in Pettis County, Missouri, at 38.68442, -93.13420. Nearest road: Lamms Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Smithton?+

Smithton is reported to produce Blue Barite.

Is collecting allowed at Smithton?+

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 Smithton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.68442, -93.13420 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Lamms Lane.

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