Rockhounding in Graves County, Kentucky

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Graves County. Most commonly produces agate, chalcedony, chert, hematite.

Graves County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

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The Clarks River in Graves County, in the Jackson Purchase gravel-agate region of far-western Kentucky — Graves CountyGraves County, Kentucky

Minerals reported in Graves County

Standout in Graves County

Hand-picked spot in Graves County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

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Graves County, in the far-western Jackson Purchase, is the state's best-known source of gravel-pit agate, jasper and silicified wood.
Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Jasper

Spots in Graves County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Graves CountyKY 121	Agate Chalcedony Chert Jasper Quartz Silicified Wood	36.6705, -88.5417	Public
HardmoneyKY 1684	Hematite	36.9112, -88.5824	Public

Neighboring counties in Kentucky

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Graves County. A natural extension if Graves County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Graves County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Kentucky.

Graves County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Graves County, Kentucky?+

RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Graves County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Graves County?+

Spots in Graves County most often produce Agate, Chalcedony, Chert, Hematite, Jasper. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Graves County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

Plan a Graves County rockhounding trip

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