Saverton — Rockhounding in Ralls County, Missouri

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ralls County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: MO 79
Postcode: 63401
Coordinates: 39.64511, -91.28884

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 Saverton

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 Saverton.

Across the state line from Saverton

Saverton 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.

Saverton FAQ

Where is Saverton?+

Saverton is in Ralls County, Missouri, at 39.64511, -91.28884. Nearest road: MO 79.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Saverton?+

Saverton is reported to produce Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Saverton?+

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 Saverton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.64511, -91.28884 in Google Maps. The nearest road is MO 79.

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