Palmer — Rockhounding in Washington County, Missouri

Palmer is a mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County, Missouri. Reported finds include anglesite, calcite, cerussite, dolomite, galena, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Palmer Road
Coordinates: 37.84644, -90.94445

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 Palmer

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Palmer.

Across the state line from Palmer

Palmer 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.

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Palmer FAQ

Where is Palmer?+

Palmer is in Washington County, Missouri, at 37.84644, -90.94445. Nearest road: Palmer Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Palmer?+

Palmer is reported to produce Anglesite, Calcite, Cerussite, Dolomite, Galena, Goethite, Pyrite, Quartz, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Palmer?+

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 Palmer?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.84644, -90.94445 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Palmer Road.

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