Where to Find Barite in Kentucky
5 mapped barite rockhounding spots in Kentucky, across 3 counties. Barite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 5 barite rockhounding spots in Kentucky
Barite by county in Kentucky
Counties ranked by number of barite spots in our database.
Every barite spot in Kentucky
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crittenden CountyIrma White Road | Crittenden County | 37.3677, -88.1750 | Public | |
| FredoniaTruman Highfil Road | Crittenden County | 37.2204, -88.0929 | Public | |
| GratzKY 355 | Owen County | 38.4772, -84.9605 | Public | |
| Kentucky River BendMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8473, -84.7663 | Public | |
| TroyMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8515, -84.7664 | Public |
Barite in Kentucky FAQ
Where can I find barite in Kentucky?+
RockHoundR tracks 5 barite spots in Kentucky, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Crittenden County.
Is collecting barite legal in Kentucky?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like barite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Kentucky, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best barite location in Kentucky?+
Crittenden County has the most barite spots in our database for Kentucky. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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