Spencer — Rockhounding in Owen County, Indiana

Spencer is a mapped rockhounding spot in Owen County, Indiana. Reported finds include barite, celestite, siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Owen County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: Hyden Road
Postcode: 47460
Coordinates: 39.28039, -86.78170

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 Spencer

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Spencer FAQ

Where is Spencer?+

Spencer is in Owen County, Indiana, at 39.28039, -86.78170. Nearest road: Hyden Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Spencer?+

Spencer is reported to produce Barite, Celestite, Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Spencer?+

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 Spencer?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.28039, -86.78170 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hyden Road.

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