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Gallatin — Rockhounding in Daviess County, Missouri

Gallatin sits on the Grand River in glaciated Daviess County, and the river gravels here are a documented source of petrified wood, agate, jasper, and chalcedony reworked from glacial drift. It gives collectors a defined river-access point within the broader northwestern Missouri agate country. Petrified wood is the standout find, with pieces showing clear cell structure. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper, petrified wood, fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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A piece of petrified wood with preserved grain and growth rings, representative of the silicified wood that is the standout find in the Grand River gravels around Gallatin.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Daviess County
State: Missouri
Nearest road: Pepper Avenue
Postcode: 64640
Coordinates: 39.91931, -93.94053

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 Gallatin

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Across the state line from Gallatin

Gallatin 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.

Gallatin FAQ

Why is Gallatin one of the best rockhounding spots in Missouri?+

Where is Gallatin?+

Gallatin is in Daviess County, Missouri, at 39.91931, -93.94053. Nearest road: Pepper Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gallatin?+

Gallatin is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper, Petrified Wood, Fossils.

Is collecting allowed at Gallatin?+

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 Gallatin?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.91931, -93.94053 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pepper Avenue.

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