SideriteKY
Ashland
Ashland is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Siderite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
26 other destinations in Kentucky.
Rockhounding sites in Kentucky — other: 26 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. other rockhounding sites and the Kentucky state page.
Other collecting in Kentucky
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
We currently document 26 other collecting sites in Kentucky. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Other destinations in Kentucky vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Kentucky state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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FluoriteKY
Ben E Moore Mine Area
Western Kentucky fluorspar district near Marion produced purple fluorite cubes for decades; most sites now reclaimed or restricted.
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Big Four Fault
Big Four Fault is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Anglesite, Cerussite, Fluorite, Galena, Pyromorphite, Smithsonite, Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsCalciteKY
Birdsville
Birdsville is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Calcite, Dolomite crystals, Fluorite, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMixedKY
Brachiopod
Brachiopod is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
View detailsFluoriteKY
Caldwell Quarry
Caldwell Quarry is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsCalciteKY
Carrsville
Carrsville is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Calcite, Fluorite, Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMixedKY
Carter-caves-cascade-cave-lg
carter-caves-cascade-cave-lg is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Cascade Cave
Cascade Cave is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
View detailsPink MarbleKY
Cave City
Cave City is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Pink Marble, Yellow Marble. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Coal
Coal is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
View detailsFluoriteKY
Crider
Crider is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockcastle conglomerateKY
Cumberland Falls
Cumberland Falls is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Rockcastle conglomerate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBariteKY
Fredonia
Fredonia is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Barite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMixedKY
Freshwater Pearl
Freshwater Pearl is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
View detailsBariteKY
Gratz
Gratz is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Galena, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Hardmoney
Hardmoney is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Hematite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsEnstatiteKY
Ison Creek
Ison Creek is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Enstatite, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Mica, Olivine, Peridotite, Garnet, Serpentine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Kentucky River Bend
Kentucky River Bend is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Galena, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsYellow OcherKY
Laketon
Laketon is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Yellow Ocher. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsApatiteKY
Little Sandy River
Little Sandy River is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Apatite, Almandine Garnet, Chromite, Diopside, Feldspar, Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Mammoth Cave Np
Mammoth Cave NP is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
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Princeton
Princeton is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Calcite, Fluorite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Red River Gorge Ga Sign
Red River Gorge GA sign is a documented rockhounding destination in KY. Collectors visit for mixed minerals and rocks and related material. Access rules and land ownership vary — confirm current status with the managing agency or landowner before collecting.
View detailsOnyxKY
Rowletts
Rowletts is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Onyx, Petrified wood. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsBariteKY
Troy
Troy is a documented mineral occurrence near KY. Reported specimens include Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Galena, Sphalerite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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