Tomkinsville — Rockhounding in Monroe County, Kentucky

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monroe County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Deckard Street
Postcode: 42167
Coordinates: 36.70564, -85.70618

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 Tomkinsville

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Geodes

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Tomkinsville FAQ

Where is Tomkinsville?+

Tomkinsville is in Monroe County, Kentucky, at 36.70564, -85.70618. Nearest road: Deckard Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Tomkinsville?+

Tomkinsville is reported to produce Geodes.

Is collecting allowed at Tomkinsville?+

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 Tomkinsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.70564, -85.70618 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Deckard Street.

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