Bedford — Rockhounding in Lawrence County, Indiana

Bedford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, Indiana. Reported finds include geodes. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: Indiana
Coordinates: 38.87206, -86.41991

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Found at Bedford

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Geodes

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Bedford FAQ

Where is Bedford?+

Bedford is in Lawrence County, Indiana, at 38.87206, -86.41991.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bedford?+

Bedford is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Bedford?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

How do I get to Bedford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.87206, -86.41991 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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