Chesterfield — Rockhounding in Saint Charles County, Missouri

Chesterfield is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Charles County, Missouri. Reported finds include garnet, staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saint Charles County
State: Missouri
Postcode: 63304
Coordinates: 38.68706, -90.61777

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 Chesterfield

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Chesterfield.

Across the state line from Chesterfield

Chesterfield 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.

Chesterfield FAQ

Where is Chesterfield?+

Chesterfield is in Saint Charles County, Missouri, at 38.68706, -90.61777.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chesterfield?+

Chesterfield is reported to produce Garnet, Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Chesterfield?+

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 Chesterfield?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.68706, -90.61777 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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