Twelvepole Creek: Geode Digging in Wayne County, West Virginia

Updated August 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wayne County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Camp Road
Postcode: 25535
Coordinates: 38.28242, -82.45352

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 Twelvepole Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Twelvepole Creek

Twelvepole 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.

Twelvepole Creek FAQ

Where is Twelvepole Creek?+

Twelvepole Creek is in Wayne County, West Virginia, at 38.28242, -82.45352. Nearest road: Camp Road.

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

Twelvepole Creek is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Twelvepole 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 Twelvepole 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 Twelvepole Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.28242, -82.45352 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Camp Road.

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