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Gentry County — Rockhounding in Gentry County, Missouri

Gentry County in far northwestern Missouri lies squarely in glacial-drift country, where ice-rafted Lake Superior agates, jasper, and petrified wood are scattered through till and reworked into the area's stream gravels. It is one of the recognized northwest Missouri counties for agate hunting, alongside Daviess, Grundy, and Livingston. The agates carry the classic red-and-white fortification banding of the Lake Superior type. Reported finds include lake superior agate, jasper, fossils, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

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A polished Lake Superior agate with classic red and white fortification banding, the ice rafted agate type scattered through Gentry County glacial drift and reworked into its stream gravels.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Gentry County
State: Missouri
Coordinates: 40.20774, -94.37543

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 Gentry County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gentry County.

Across the state line from Gentry County

Gentry County 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.

Gentry County FAQ

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

Where is Gentry County?+

Gentry County is in Gentry County, Missouri, at 40.20774, -94.37543.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gentry County?+

Gentry County is reported to produce Lake Superior Agate, Jasper, Fossils, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Gentry County?+

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 Gentry County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 40.20774, -94.37543 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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