Buddha — Rockhounding in Lawrence County, Indiana

Buddha is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lawrence County, Indiana. Reported finds include barite, calcite, celestite, gypsum, strontianite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lawrence County
State: Indiana
Postcode: 47467
Coordinates: 38.77170, -86.37773

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 Buddha

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Buddha.

Across the state line from Buddha

Buddha 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.

Buddha FAQ

Where is Buddha?+

Buddha is in Lawrence County, Indiana, at 38.77170, -86.37773.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Buddha?+

Buddha is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Celestite, Gypsum, Strontianite.

Is collecting allowed at Buddha?+

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 Buddha?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.77170, -86.37773 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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