Cave City — Rockhounding in Barren County, Kentucky

Cave City is a mapped rockhounding spot in Barren County, Kentucky. Reported finds include pink marble, yellow marble. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Barren County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: State Quarry Road
Postcode: 42127
Coordinates: 37.10406, -86.01247

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 Cave City

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Pink Marble
Yellow Marble

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Cave City FAQ

Where is Cave City?+

Cave City is in Barren County, Kentucky, at 37.10406, -86.01247. Nearest road: State Quarry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Cave City?+

Cave City is reported to produce Pink Marble, Yellow Marble.

Is collecting allowed at Cave City?+

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 Cave City?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.10406, -86.01247 in Google Maps. The nearest road is State Quarry Road.

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