Where to Find Silver in Missouri: 3 Mapped Sites
Missouri has 3 documented sites where silver have been reported, and the best-known are Revelle Prospect, Ozark Mine, and Apex Silver Mine - Shaft Number One. Every site is mapped below with GPS coordinates and links to a full report of access and what's been found there.
Last updated: — data compiled by the Rockhounding.org Research Team · methodology
Silver Map: Missouri
All 3 silver sites in Missouri. Click a pin for the full site report.
Where Silver Are Found in Missouri
Silver rides hydrothermal veins, usually alongside galena and other sulfides, and enriches in the oxidized upper parts of old mining districts. Historic silver-district dumps are the practical hunting ground.
The richest reported sites in Missouri: Revelle Prospect, Ozark Mine, Apex Silver Mine - Shaft Number One.
All Silver Sites in Missouri
- Revelle Prospect — Forest Service
- Ozark Mine — Forest Service
- Apex Silver Mine - Shaft Number One — Forest Service
How to Identify Silver
Native silver rarely looks silver in the field — it tarnishes dark gray to black. The tells are its wire and branching (dendritic) growth habits, serious heft, and malleability: a knife point digs a bright metallic groove instead of flaking the surface. On mine dumps, dark heavy pieces that cut rather than crumble deserve a second look.
Not sure what you found? Try our identification guide →Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find silver in Missouri?
Missouri has 3 mapped sites where silver have been reported. The best-known are Revelle Prospect, Ozark Mine, and Apex Silver Mine - Shaft Number One. Each listing on the map above includes GPS coordinates, access type, and what has been found there.
How many silver sites are mapped in Missouri?
We have 3 documented silver sites in Missouri, compiled from community submissions and published locality records and reviewed by the Rockhounding.org Research Team.
Is it legal to collect silver in Missouri?
Casual collecting is generally allowed on BLM and National Forest land for personal, non-commercial use — the standard BLM limit is 25 lbs per day plus one specimen. National parks, monuments, and many state parks prohibit collecting, and private land always requires the owner's permission. Check the site report for each location and verify current land status before you dig.
How do I identify silver?
Native silver rarely looks silver in the field — it tarnishes dark gray to black. The tells are its wire and branching (dendritic) growth habits, serious heft, and malleability: a knife point digs a bright metallic groove instead of flaking the surface. On mine dumps, dark heavy pieces that cut rather than crumble deserve a second look.
What should I bring to collect silver?
The basics: a rock hammer, safety glasses, gloves, a bucket or padded bag for specimens, and a GPS app with the coordinates from this page. Add a spray bottle — wetting a stone makes color and banding far easier to judge in the field.
⚠️ Always verify current regulations, weather conditions, and access requirements before visiting any location. Information provided is based on community submissions and may not be current or accurate.
Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System — reviewed and approved by the Rockhounding.org Research Team. Always verify current land status, regulations, and access before visiting any site.