Kentucky Lake — Rockhounding in Lyon County, Kentucky

Kentucky Lake is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lyon County, Kentucky. Reported finds include geode, jasper, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lyon County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Forest Service Road 111-A
Coordinates: 36.93743, -88.16991

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 Kentucky Lake

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Kentucky Lake.

Across the state line from Kentucky Lake

Kentucky Lake 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.

Kentucky Lake FAQ

Where is Kentucky Lake?+

Kentucky Lake is in Lyon County, Kentucky, at 36.93743, -88.16991. Nearest road: Forest Service Road 111-A.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kentucky Lake?+

Kentucky Lake is reported to produce Geode, Jasper, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Kentucky Lake?+

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 Kentucky Lake?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.93743, -88.16991 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Forest Service Road 111-A.

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