Mount Vernon — Rockhounding in Rockcastle County, Kentucky

Mount Vernon is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rockcastle County, Kentucky. Reported finds include chert, jasper, geodes, oolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rockcastle County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Hansford Road
Postcode: 40492
Coordinates: 37.44492, -84.32273

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 Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon FAQ

Where is Mount Vernon?+

Mount Vernon is in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, at 37.44492, -84.32273. Nearest road: Hansford Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mount Vernon?+

Mount Vernon is reported to produce Chert, Jasper, Geodes, Oolite.

Is collecting allowed at Mount Vernon?+

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 Mount Vernon?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.44492, -84.32273 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hansford Road.

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