Lawrence County: Geode Digging in Lawrence County, Indiana

Updated June 2026

Lawrence County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, Indiana. Reported finds include geode, calcite, sphalerite, limonite, celestite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: Guthrie Road
Coordinates: 38.97652, -86.50524

Geology at Lawrence County

This spot sits on ground mapped as Alluvium and lower elevation terraces that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Geodes weather out of their host rock and collect in gravels like these, where their round shape and light heft help them stand out.

Mapped unit: Alluvium and lower elevation terraces
Age: 3 Ma to present (Pleistocene to Holocene)
Elevation: 560 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Lawrence County

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 85°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, OOLITIC PURDUE EX FM station (7 mi away).

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Lawrence County

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lawrence County.

Across the state line from Lawrence County

Lawrence County is close enough to the Indiana border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Lawrence County FAQ

Where is Lawrence County?+

Lawrence County is in Lawrence County, Indiana, at 38.97652, -86.50524. Nearest road: Guthrie Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lawrence County?+

Lawrence County is reported to produce Geode, Calcite, Sphalerite, Limonite, Celestite, Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Lawrence 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.

What tools should I bring to Lawrence County?+

Bring a crack hammer, a chisel, safety glasses, and a bucket. Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rock; a soil pipe cutter opens them cleaner than a flat smash.

When is the best time to visit Lawrence County?+

The most comfortable months at Lawrence County are March to November.

How do I get to Lawrence County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.97652, -86.50524 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Guthrie Road.

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