Rockhounding in Saint Louis County, Missouri
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County. Most commonly produces calcite, quartz, barite, celestite.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County, Missouri
Spots in Saint Louis County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coldwater Creek in FlorissantBrookshire Drive |
| 38.8216, -90.3077 | Public |
| FlorissantLewis and Clark Boulevard | 38.8373, -90.2329 | Public | |
| St. Louis (barite area)Hays Hill Drive | 38.5152, -90.4455 | Public | |
| St. Louis (calcite area)Eagle Rock Cove | 38.5378, -90.4931 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Missouri
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Saint Louis County. A natural extension if Saint Louis County is already on your trip plan.
- Saint Charles County~16 mi4 spotsTop: Fluorite, Fossils, Yellow Calcite
- Jefferson County~25 mi3 spotsTop: Sphalerite, Calcite, Calcite Nodules
- Washington County~53 mi4 spotsTop: Calcite, Galena, Goethite
- Crawford County~64 mi7 spotsTop: Pyrite, Hematite, Malachite
- Iron County~77 mi5 spotsTop: Hematite, Actinolite, Chalcopyrite
- Madison County~82 mi3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Aragonite, Azurite
Saint Louis County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Saint Louis County, Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Saint Louis County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Saint Louis County?+
Spots in Saint Louis County most often produce Calcite, Quartz, Barite, Celestite, Goethite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Saint Louis County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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