Rockhounding in Madison County, Missouri
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Madison County. Most commonly produces actinolite, aragonite, azurite, calcite.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Madison County, Missouri
Minerals reported in Madison County
Spots in Madison County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Captain CreekMadison 425 | 37.4421, -90.4480 | Public | |
| FredericktownCounty Road 274 | 37.6154, -90.2847 | Public | |
| ZionCounty Road 319 | 37.4233, -90.2870 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Missouri
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Madison County. A natural extension if Madison County is already on your trip plan.
- Iron County~25 mi5 spotsTop: Hematite, Actinolite, Chalcopyrite
- Washington County~40 mi4 spotsTop: Calcite, Galena, Goethite
- Jefferson County~57 mi3 spotsTop: Sphalerite, Calcite, Calcite Nodule
- Crawford County~61 mi7 spotsTop: Pyrite, Hematite, Malachite
- Saint Louis County~79 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Quartz, Barite
- Saint Charles County~87 mi4 spotsTop: Fluorite, Fossil, Yellow Calcite
Across the state line from Madison 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.
Madison County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Madison County, Missouri?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Madison County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Madison County?+
Spots in Madison County most often produce Actinolite, Aragonite, Azurite, Calcite, Cerussite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Madison 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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