Berea — Rockhounding in Madison County, Kentucky

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Walker Lane
Postcode: 40404
Coordinates: 37.56040, -84.30235

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 Berea

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Berea.

Across the state line from Berea

Berea 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.

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Berea FAQ

Where is Berea?+

Berea is in Madison County, Kentucky, at 37.56040, -84.30235. Nearest road: Walker Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Berea?+

Berea is reported to produce Geode.

Is collecting allowed at Berea?+

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 Berea?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.56040, -84.30235 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Walker Lane.

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