Knapp Creek: Geode Digging in Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Updated August 2026

Knapp Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Reported finds include geode. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pocahontas County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Frost Road
Coordinates: 38.26013, -79.90050

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 Knapp Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Knapp Creek

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

Knapp Creek FAQ

Where is Knapp Creek?+

Knapp Creek is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, at 38.26013, -79.90050. Nearest road: Frost Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Knapp Creek?+

Knapp Creek is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Knapp Creek?+

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 Knapp Creek?+

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.

How do I get to Knapp Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.26013, -79.90050 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Frost Road.

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