Rowan County — Rockhounding in Rowan County, Kentucky
Rowan County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rowan County, Kentucky. Reported finds include fossils. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Rowan County in Rowan County, Kentucky
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Rowan County
- State
- Kentucky
- Nearest road
- Christy Creek Road
- Postcode
- 40351
- Coordinates
- 38.18849, -83.37110
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rowan County.
- Little Sandy RiverElliott County · 15 mi awayApatite, Almandine Garnet, Chromite
- Ison CreekElliott County · 22 mi awayEnstatite, Ilmenite, Magnetite
- AshlandBoyd County · 36 mi awaySiderite
- BereaMadison County · 67 mi awayGeodes
- Mount VernonRockcastle County · 73 mi awayChert, Jasper, Geodes
- TroyWoodford County · 79 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Fluorite
- Kentucky River BendWoodford County · 80 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Fluorite
- Caldwell QuarryBoyle County · 84 mi awayFluorite
Rowan County FAQ
Where is Rowan County?+
Rowan County is in Rowan County, Kentucky, at 38.18849, -83.37110. Nearest road: Christy Creek Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Rowan County?+
Rowan County is reported to produce Fossils.
Is collecting allowed at Rowan County?+
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 Rowan County?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 38.18849, -83.37110 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Christy Creek Road.
