Creekside Geode Lane County — geode rockhounding site near Paintsville, KY
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Creekside Geode Lane County

Rockhounding site in Paintsville, Kentucky · Geodes

Creekside Geode Lane County is a geode rockhounding site near Paintsville, KY. Fee varies. Best season: Late summer low water.

Typical season: Late summer low water

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Geode
Primary specimens
Quartz Geodes, Calcite, Dolomite
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Paintsville
State
Kentucky
Coordinates
37.81000, -82.81000
Best season
Late summer low water
Access difficulty
Easy creek gravel searching
Camping
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
Activities
Creek geode collecting
Facilities
Paintsville services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

What to pack for Creekside Geode Lane County

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The experience

  • Best time to visitLate summer low water
  • AccessEasy creek gravel searching
  • FacilitiesPaintsville services
  • Camping nearbyJenny Wiley State Resort Park

Things you need to take to Creekside Geode Lane County

Best overallKnee Pads for Digging

NoCry Professional Construction Knee Pads

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Best overallSafety Glasses

DEWALT DPG82 Concealer Safety Glasses

Buy two pairs — one lives in your pack permanently.

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Best overallBrushes & Spray Bottles

Osborn 8-Piece Wire & Nylon Brush Set

The standard field brush kit — keep one in every pack.

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Best overallField Backpacks

Osprey Talon 22 Backpack

The pack to save for if you collect more than a few times a year.

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Map & location

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Safety notice: Field and weather conditions change with weather, season, and field conditions. Verify current conditions with local land managers before you go. Collect at your own risk — there are rarely rangers or land managers at these sites.