Rockhounding in Kentucky
36 mapped spots across 24 counties. Kentucky produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.
Map showing 36 rockhounding spots in Kentucky
Top minerals found in Kentucky
Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.
Rockhounding by county in Kentucky
County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.
Every rockhounding spot in Kentucky
Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adair CountyG Russell Road | Adair County | 37.0776, -85.2661 | Public | |
| ScottsvilleOld Hartsville Road | Allen County | 36.7410, -86.1905 | Public | |
| Cave CityState Quarry Road | Barren County |
| 37.1041, -86.0125 | Public |
| GlasgowH Johnson Road | Barren County | 37.0334, -85.8436 | Public | |
| Ashland | Boyd County | 38.3733, -82.7438 | Public | |
| Caldwell QuarryStanford Road | Boyle County | 37.6262, -84.7464 | Public | |
| Crider | Caldwell County | 37.1949, -87.9712 | Public | |
| Princeton | Caldwell County | 37.0919, -87.8451 | Public | |
| Laketon | Carlisle County |
| 36.8751, -89.0966 | Public |
| Big Four FaultKY 297 | Crittenden County | 37.3497, -88.1926 | Public | |
| Crittenden CountyIrma White Road | Crittenden County | 37.3677, -88.1750 | Public | |
| FredoniaTruman Highfil Road | Crittenden County | 37.2204, -88.0929 | Public | |
| Ison CreekKY 409 | Elliott County | 38.1357, -82.9787 | Public | |
| Little Sandy River | Elliott County | 38.1175, -83.1100 | Public | |
| Graves CountyKY 121 | Graves County | 36.6705, -88.5417 | Public | |
| HardmoneyKY 1684 | Graves County | 36.9112, -88.5824 | Public | |
| ElizabethtownReynolds Road | Hardin County | 37.6350, -85.9517 | Public | |
| Vine GroveRebecca Jane Lane | Hardin County | 37.8132, -85.9843 | Public | |
| RowlettsCharlie Dowling Road | Hart County | 37.2579, -85.8976 | Public | |
| Louisville (oolites area)Gene Snyder Freeway | Jefferson County |
| 38.2611, -85.5030 | Public |
| Louisville (quarry area)Chickasaw Park Road | Jefferson County |
| 38.2405, -85.8348 | 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 | |
| EddyvillePort Authority Road | Lyon County | 37.0725, -88.0574 | Public | |
| Kentucky LakeForest Service Road 111-A | Lyon County | 36.9374, -88.1699 | Public | |
| BereaWalker Lane | Madison County | 37.5604, -84.3024 | Public | |
| Kentucky Dam Village State ParkGilbertsville Highway | Marshall County |
| 37.0108, -88.2836 | Public |
| TomkinsvilleDeckard Street | Monroe County | 36.7056, -85.7062 | Public | |
| GratzKY 355 | Owen County | 38.4772, -84.9605 | Public | |
| Mount VernonHansford Road | Rockcastle County | 37.4449, -84.3227 | Public | |
| Rowan CountyChristy Creek Road | Rowan County | 38.1885, -83.3711 | Public | |
| Cumberland FallsCumberland River Trail #2 | Whitley County |
| 36.8333, -84.3175 | Public |
| Kentucky River BendMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8473, -84.7663 | Public | |
| TroyMundys Landing Road | Woodford County | 37.8515, -84.7664 | Public |
Kentucky rockhounding FAQ
Is rockhounding legal in Kentucky?+
Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Kentucky, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.
What rocks and minerals can you find in Kentucky?+
Kentucky spots in this list most commonly produce Fluorite, Geodes, Calcite, Quartz, Barite. The full list across all spots is broader.
How many rockhounding sites are in Kentucky?+
RockHoundR currently lists 36 rockhounding spots in Kentucky across 24 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.
Can I take rocks home from Kentucky public land?+
On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.
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