Scottsville — Rockhounding in Allen County, Kentucky

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Allen County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Old Hartsville Road
Postcode: 42164
Coordinates: 36.74103, -86.19049

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 Scottsville

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Geodes

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Scottsville FAQ

Where is Scottsville?+

Scottsville is in Allen County, Kentucky, at 36.74103, -86.19049. Nearest road: Old Hartsville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Scottsville?+

Scottsville is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Scottsville?+

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 Scottsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.74103, -86.19049 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Old Hartsville Road.

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