Doniphan — Rockhounding in Ripley County, Missouri

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ripley County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: County Road 160 E-10
Postcode: 63935
Coordinates: 36.63919, -90.77826

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 Doniphan

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Doniphan FAQ

Where is Doniphan?+

Doniphan is in Ripley County, Missouri, at 36.63919, -90.77826. Nearest road: County Road 160 E-10.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Doniphan?+

Doniphan is reported to produce Flint.

Is collecting allowed at Doniphan?+

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 Doniphan?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.63919, -90.77826 in Google Maps. The nearest road is County Road 160 E-10.

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