Cumberland Falls — Rockhounding in Whitley County, Kentucky
Cumberland Falls is a mapped rockhounding spot in Whitley County, Kentucky. Reported finds include rockcastle conglomerate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Cumberland Falls in Whitley County, Kentucky
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Whitley County
- State
- Kentucky
- Nearest road
- Cumberland River Trail #2
- Coordinates
- 36.83329, -84.31753
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.
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Found at Cumberland Falls
Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.
- Rockcastle Conglomerate
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Cumberland Falls.
- Lincoln CountyLincoln County · 41 mi awayGeodes, Quartz, Celestite
- Mount VernonRockcastle County · 42 mi awayChert, Jasper, Geodes
- Green RiverLincoln County · 47 mi awayGeodes, Quartz
- BereaMadison County · 50 mi awayGeodes
- Adair CountyAdair County · 55 mi awayGeodes
- Caldwell QuarryBoyle County · 60 mi awayFluorite
- Kentucky River BendWoodford County · 74 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Fluorite
- TroyWoodford County · 75 mi awayBarite, Calcite, Fluorite
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