Bicknell — Rockhounding in Knox County, Indiana

Bicknell is a mapped rockhounding spot in Knox County, Indiana. Reported finds include marcasite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Knox County
State: Indiana
Nearest road: Grundman Road
Postcode: 47591
Coordinates: 38.72927, -87.41360

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 Bicknell

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bicknell.

Across the state line from Bicknell

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

Bicknell FAQ

Where is Bicknell?+

Bicknell is in Knox County, Indiana, at 38.72927, -87.41360. Nearest road: Grundman Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bicknell?+

Bicknell is reported to produce Marcasite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Bicknell?+

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.

How do I get to Bicknell?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.72927, -87.41360 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Grundman Road.

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