Crittenden County — Rockhounding in Crittenden County, Kentucky

Crittenden County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Crittenden County, Kentucky. Reported finds include galena, fluorite, barite, calcite, dolomite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Crittenden County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Irma White Road
Postcode: 42064
Coordinates: 37.36768, -88.17497

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 Crittenden County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Crittenden County

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

Crittenden County FAQ

Where is Crittenden County?+

Crittenden County is in Crittenden County, Kentucky, at 37.36768, -88.17497. Nearest road: Irma White Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Crittenden County?+

Crittenden County is reported to produce Galena, Fluorite, Barite, Calcite, Dolomite, Pyrite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite, Mica, Peridotite.

Is collecting allowed at Crittenden County?+

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 Crittenden County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.36768, -88.17497 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Irma White Road.

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