Rockhounding in Lyon County, Kentucky

2 mapped rockhounding spots in Lyon County. Most commonly produces jasper, agate, chalcedony, geode.

Lyon County rockhounding photos

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

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Lake Barkley on the Cumberland River at Kuttawa, Lyon County, Kentucky, near Eddyville — EddyvilleLyon County, Kentucky

Minerals reported in Lyon County

Standout in Lyon County

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

Top pick
Eddyville
Public
Lyon County
Lyon County, set between Lake Barkley and Kentucky Lake on the lower Cumberland River, is known for agate, chalcedony and jasper that collect in gravels and along the reservoir shorelines.
Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper

Spots in Lyon County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
EddyvillePort Authority Road	Agate Chalcedony Jasper	37.0725, -88.0574	Public
Kentucky LakeForest Service Road 111-A	Geode Jasper Quartz	36.9374, -88.1699	Public

Neighboring counties in Kentucky

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

Across the state line from Lyon 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.

Lyon County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lyon County, Kentucky?+

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

What rocks and minerals are common in Lyon County?+

Spots in Lyon County most often produce Jasper, Agate, Chalcedony, Geode, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lyon 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 Lyon County rockhounding trip

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