Ison Creek — Rockhounding in Elliott County, Kentucky

Ison Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Elliott County, Kentucky. Reported finds include enstatite, ilmenite, magnetite, mica, olivine, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Elliott County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: KY 409
Coordinates: 38.13568, -82.97874

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 Ison Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ison Creek.

Across the state line from Ison Creek

Ison Creek 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.

Ison Creek FAQ

Where is Ison Creek?+

Ison Creek is in Elliott County, Kentucky, at 38.13568, -82.97874. Nearest road: KY 409.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ison Creek?+

Ison Creek is reported to produce Enstatite, Ilmenite, Magnetite, Mica, Olivine, Peridotite, Garnet, Serpentine.

Is collecting allowed at Ison Creek?+

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 Ison Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.13568, -82.97874 in Google Maps. The nearest road is KY 409.

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