Rockhounding in Crawford County, Missouri
7 mapped rockhounding spots in Crawford County. Most commonly produces pyrite, hematite, malachite, azurite.
Map showing 7 rockhounding spots in Crawford County, Missouri
Minerals reported in Crawford County
Spots in Crawford County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleeding Hill MineChristy Mine Road | 38.0414, -91.1539 | Public | |
| Copper Hill MineWatson Road | 38.1872, -91.1082 | Permission | |
| Crooked Creek CraterCedar Drive | 37.8330, -91.4113 | Public | |
| Hinch Copper MineChristy Mine Road | 38.0351, -91.1448 | Public | |
| ScotiaSanke Road | 37.9870, -91.3391 | Public | |
| SteelvilleStoney Ridge Lane | 38.0247, -91.2273 | Public | |
| SullivanFarris Road | 38.1596, -91.1642 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Missouri
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Crawford County. A natural extension if Crawford County is already on your trip plan.
- Washington County~26 mi4 spotsTop: Calcite, Galena, Goethite
- Iron County~38 mi5 spotsTop: Hematite, Actinolite, Chalcopyrite
- Jefferson County~47 mi3 spotsTop: Sphalerite, Calcite, Calcite Nodule
- Saint Charles County~56 mi4 spotsTop: Fluorite, Fossil, Yellow Calcite
- Saint Louis County~61 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Barite
- Madison County~61 mi3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Aragonite, Azurite
Across the state line from Crawford 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.
Crawford County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Crawford County, Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 rockhounding spots in Crawford County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Crawford County?+
Spots in Crawford County most often produce Pyrite, Hematite, Malachite, Azurite, Marcasite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Crawford 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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