Rowletts — Rockhounding in Hart County, Kentucky

Rowletts is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hart County, Kentucky. Reported finds include onyx, petrified wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hart County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Charlie Dowling Road
Postcode: 42765
Coordinates: 37.25791, -85.89761

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 Rowletts

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Rowletts.

Across the state line from Rowletts

Rowletts 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.

Rowletts FAQ

Where is Rowletts?+

Rowletts is in Hart County, Kentucky, at 37.25791, -85.89761. Nearest road: Charlie Dowling Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Rowletts?+

Rowletts is reported to produce Onyx, Petrified Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Rowletts?+

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 Rowletts?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.25791, -85.89761 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Charlie Dowling Road.

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