Where to Find Quartz in Kentucky
Kentucky has 7 mapped collecting spots that report quartz, spread across 5 counties. The largest share sits in Lincoln County County with 2 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 7 quartz collecting spots in Kentucky
Best counties for quartz in Kentucky
Ranked by the number of mapped quartz spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lincoln County2 spots
- Livingston County2 spots
- Elliott County1 spot
- Graves County1 spot
- Lyon County1 spot
Every quartz spot we track in Kentucky
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the quartz identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Quartz in the encyclopedia.
Quartz in Kentucky FAQ
Where can you find quartz in Kentucky?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lincoln County County, Livingston County County, and Elliott County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many quartz spots are mapped in Kentucky?+
7 spots across 5 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect quartz in Kentucky?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt quartz in Kentucky with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
