St. Louis (barite area) — Rockhounding in Saint Louis County, Missouri

St. Louis (barite area) is a mapped rockhounding spot in Saint Louis County, Missouri. Reported finds include barite, calcite, goethite, pyrite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Saint Louis County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Hays Hill Drive
Postcode: 63026
Coordinates: 38.51522, -90.44553

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 St. Louis (barite area)

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Across the state line from St. Louis (barite area)

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St. Louis (barite area) FAQ

Where is St. Louis (barite area)?+

St. Louis (barite area) is in Saint Louis County, Missouri, at 38.51522, -90.44553. Nearest road: Hays Hill Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at St. Louis (barite area)?+

St. Louis (barite area) is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Goethite, Pyrite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at St. Louis (barite area)?+

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 St. Louis (barite area)?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.51522, -90.44553 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hays Hill Drive.

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