Pleasant Hill: Calcite & Vivianite Rockhounding in Cass County, Missouri

Updated June 2026

Pleasant Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cass County, Missouri. Reported finds include calcite, vivianite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cass County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Rock Island Trail
Postcode: 64080
Coordinates: 38.79200, -94.27853

Geology at Pleasant Hill

This spot sits on Pleasanton Group, mapped as shale and sandstone that formed roughly 325 to 300 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Pleasanton Group
Age: 325–300 Ma (Pennsylvanian)
Rock types: shale and sandstone
Elevation: 880 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Pleasant Hill

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 39°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PLEASANT HILL WFO station (1 mi away).

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 Pleasant Hill

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Pleasant Hill.

Across the state line from Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill 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.

Pleasant Hill FAQ

Where is Pleasant Hill?+

Pleasant Hill is in Cass County, Missouri, at 38.79200, -94.27853. Nearest road: Rock Island Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Pleasant Hill?+

Pleasant Hill is reported to produce Calcite, Vivianite.

Is collecting allowed at Pleasant Hill?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Pleasant Hill?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit Pleasant Hill?+

The most comfortable months at Pleasant Hill are March to November.

How do I get to Pleasant Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.79200, -94.27853 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rock Island Trail.

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