Kentucky Dam Village State Park — Rockhounding in Marshall County, Kentucky

Kentucky Dam Village State Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marshall County, Kentucky. Reported finds include fort payne chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Kentucky Dam Village State Park in Marshall County, Kentucky

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
Gilbertsville Highway
Postcode
42044

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 Kentucky Dam Village State Park

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  • Fort Payne Chert

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Kentucky Dam Village State Park FAQ

Where is Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+
Kentucky Dam Village State Park is in Marshall County, Kentucky, at 37.01082, -88.28361. Nearest road: Gilbertsville Highway.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+
Kentucky Dam Village State Park is reported to produce Fort Payne Chert.
Is collecting allowed at Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+
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 Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.01082, -88.28361 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gilbertsville Highway.

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