Rockhounding in Clark County, Missouri

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Clark County. Most commonly produces geode, calcite, barite, fluorite.

Clark County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

A Keokuk geode shown as an unbroken gray nodule beside its quartz crystal lined interior cavity, like the geodes that weather out of the Warsaw Formation and wash into creek gravels around Alexandria and Wayland. — Alexandria & WaylandClark County, Missouri

Minerals reported in Clark County

Standout in Clark County

Hand-picked spot in Clark County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Alexandria & Wayland
Public
Clark County
Clark County is the most productive geode-collecting county in Missouri, sitting at the southwestern edge of the famous Keokuk geode district along the Des Moines and Mississippi drainages. Geodes weather out of the lower Warsaw Formation, a soft shaley limestone, and concentrate in creek and river gravels with quartz, calcite, and sulfide linings. The Alexandria and Wayland area near the Des Moines River mouth has long been a classic source.
Geode

Spots in Clark County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Alexandria & WaylandCounty Road 323	Geode	40.3583, -91.5089	Public
Fox CityCounty Road 180	Geode Calcite	40.4262, -91.6293	Public
KahokaCounty Road 176	Geode	40.4502, -91.6986	Public
St. FrancisvilleCounty Road 197	Geode Barite Calcite Fluorite Malachite Pyrite Quartz Sphalerite	40.4541, -91.5784	Public

Neighboring counties in Missouri

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Clark County. A natural extension if Clark County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Clark County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Missouri.

Clark County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Clark County, Missouri?+

RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Clark County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Clark County?+

Spots in Clark County most often produce Geode, Calcite, Barite, Fluorite, Malachite. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Clark 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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