Hardmoney — Rockhounding in Graves County, Kentucky

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Graves County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: KY 1684
Postcode: 42027
Coordinates: 36.91116, -88.58238

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 Hardmoney

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Hematite

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Hardmoney FAQ

Where is Hardmoney?+

Hardmoney is in Graves County, Kentucky, at 36.91116, -88.58238. Nearest road: KY 1684.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hardmoney?+

Hardmoney is reported to produce Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at Hardmoney?+

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 Hardmoney?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.91116, -88.58238 in Google Maps. The nearest road is KY 1684.

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