Where to Find Quartz in Kentucky
7 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in Kentucky, across 5 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 7 quartz rockhounding spots in Kentucky
Quartz by county in Kentucky
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in Kentucky
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Sandy River | Elliott County | 38.1175, -83.1100 | Public | |
| Graves CountyKY 121 | Graves County | 36.6705, -88.5417 | Public | |
| Green RiverRube Brown Road | Lincoln County | 37.4298, -84.7421 | Public | |
| Lincoln CountyNorth Fishing Creek Road | Lincoln County | 37.3433, -84.6821 | Public | |
| BirdsvilleBizzel Bluff Road | Livingston County | 37.2012, -88.3728 | Public | |
| CarrsvilleTolu Road | Livingston County | 37.3959, -88.3528 | Public | |
| Kentucky LakeForest Service Road 111-A | Lyon County | 36.9374, -88.1699 | Public |
Quartz in Kentucky FAQ
Where can I find quartz in Kentucky?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 quartz spots in Kentucky, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lincoln County.
Is collecting quartz legal in Kentucky?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz 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 quartz location in Kentucky?+
Lincoln County has the most quartz spots in our database for Kentucky. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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