Eddyville — Rockhounding in Lyon County, Kentucky

Eddyville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lyon County, Kentucky. Reported finds include agate, chalcedony, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lyon County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Port Authority Road
Postcode: 42038
Coordinates: 37.07251, -88.05743

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 Eddyville

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Eddyville FAQ

Where is Eddyville?+

Eddyville is in Lyon County, Kentucky, at 37.07251, -88.05743. Nearest road: Port Authority Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Eddyville?+

Eddyville is reported to produce Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Eddyville?+

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 Eddyville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.07251, -88.05743 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Port Authority Road.

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