Crider: Fluorite Rockhounding in Caldwell County, Kentucky

Updated June 2026

Crider is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caldwell County, Kentucky. Reported finds include fluorite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Caldwell County
State: Kentucky
Coordinates: 37.19490, -87.97124

Geology at Crider

This spot sits on Renault Limestone, mapped as limestone | shale that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this is the classic host for lead, zinc, and fluorite mineralization, which typically follows old cavities and replacement zones.

Mapped unit: Renault Limestone
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone | shale
Elevation: 530 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 Crider

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PRINCETON 1 SE station (8 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 Crider

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

Fluorite Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Crider.

Across the state line from Crider

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

Crider FAQ

Where is Crider?+

Crider is in Caldwell County, Kentucky, at 37.19490, -87.97124.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crider?+

Crider is reported to produce Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Crider?+

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 Crider?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Crider?+

Crider is workable year-round.

How do I get to Crider?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.19490, -87.97124 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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