Geodes near Evansville, IN
12 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Evansville report geode. The closest is Kentucky Lake, about 79 miles out (1 hr 38 min drive).
Geodes are hollow, roughly spherical rocks lined with crystals, most often quartz, amethyst, or calcite. They weather out of limestone and volcanic host rock and concentrate in creek gravels and hillside float.
Map of 12 geode collecting spots within 150 miles of Evansville, Indiana
Closest geodes spots to Evansville
- Kentucky LakeLyon County, Kentucky79 mi · 1 hr 38 min driveGeode, Jasper, Quartz
- Vine GroveHardin County, Kentucky87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveGeode
- BedfordLawrence County, Indiana88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveGeode
- Lawrence CountyLawrence County, Indiana90 mi · 1 hr 53 min driveGeode, Calcite, Sphalerite
- ElizabethtownHardin County, Kentucky91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveGeode
- Salt CreekLawrence County, Indiana93 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveGeode
Every geode spot within 150 miles of Evansville
Sorted by distance from Evansville. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky LakeForest Service Road 111-A | Lyon County | 36.9374, -88.1699 | Public | |
| Vine GroveRebecca Jane Lane | Hardin County | 37.8132, -85.9843 | Public | |
| Bedford | Lawrence County | 38.8721, -86.4199 | Public | |
| Lawrence CountyGuthrie Road | Lawrence County | 38.9765, -86.5052 | Public | |
| ElizabethtownReynolds Road | Hardin County | 37.6350, -85.9517 | Public | |
| Salt CreekDunn Bridge Road | Lawrence County | 38.9585, -86.3947 | Public | |
| Brown County State ParkSR 46 | Brown County | 39.1780, -86.2698 | Public | |
| ScottsvilleOld Hartsville Road | Allen County | 36.7410, -86.1905 | Public | |
| BeanblossomSR 135 | Brown County | 39.2621, -86.2483 | Public | |
| GlasgowH Johnson Road | Barren County | 37.0334, -85.8436 | Public | |
| TomkinsvilleDeckard Street | Monroe County | 36.7056, -85.7062 | Public | |
| Adair CountyG Russell Road | Adair County | 37.0776, -85.2661 | Public |
Geodes near Evansville FAQ
Where can I find geodes near Evansville?+
12 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Evansville report geode. The closest is Kentucky Lake in Lyon County County, roughly 79 miles away (1 hr 38 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect geodes on public land near Evansville?+
12 of the 12 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I know if a rock is a geode before cracking it open?+
Candidates are rounder and lighter than solid rocks of the same size, with a bumpy cauliflower surface. Shake one next to your ear: loose crystals sometimes rattle. The only sure test is opening it with a cross-peen hammer or a soil pipe cutter, which gives cleaner halves than a flat smash.
How far from Evansville do I need to drive?+
The nearest geode spot is about 79 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 141 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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