Kentucky River Bend — Rockhounding in Woodford County, Kentucky

Kentucky River Bend is a mapped rockhounding spot in Woodford County, Kentucky. Reported finds include barite, calcite, fluorite, galena, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Woodford County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Mundys Landing Road
Postcode: 40383
Coordinates: 37.84729, -84.76626

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 River Bend

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Kentucky River Bend FAQ

Where is Kentucky River Bend?+

Kentucky River Bend is in Woodford County, Kentucky, at 37.84729, -84.76626. Nearest road: Mundys Landing Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kentucky River Bend?+

Kentucky River Bend is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Galena, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Kentucky River Bend?+

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 River Bend?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.84729, -84.76626 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mundys Landing Road.

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