Crider — Rockhounding in Caldwell County, Kentucky
Crider is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caldwell County, Kentucky. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Crider in Caldwell County, Kentucky
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Caldwell County
- State
- Kentucky
- Coordinates
- 37.19490, -87.97124
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Crider.
- FredoniaCrittenden County · 7 mi awayBarite
- EddyvilleLyon County · 10 mi awayAgate, Chalcedony, Jasper
- PrincetonCaldwell County · 10 mi awayCalcite, Fluorite
- Big Four FaultCrittenden County · 16 mi awayAnglesite, Cerussite, Fluorite
- Crittenden CountyCrittenden County · 16 mi awayGalena, Fluorite, Barite
- Kentucky LakeLyon County · 21 mi awayGeodes, Jasper, Quartz
- Kentucky Dam Village State ParkMarshall County · 21 mi awayFort Payne Chert
- BirdsvilleLivingston County · 22 mi awayCalcite, Dolomite, Fluorite
Crider FAQ
Where is Crider?+
Crider is in Caldwell County, Kentucky, at 37.19490, -87.97124.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Crider?+
Crider is reported to produce Fluorite.
Is collecting allowed at Crider?+
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 Crider?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.19490, -87.97124 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
