Kentucky Dam Village State Park — Rockhounding in Marshall County, Kentucky

Kentucky Dam Village State Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Marshall County, Kentucky. Reported finds include fort payne chert. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Marshall County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Gilbertsville Highway
Postcode: 42044
Coordinates: 37.01082, -88.28361

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 Dam Village State Park

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

Fort Payne ChertEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Kentucky Dam Village State Park.

Across the state line from Kentucky Dam Village State Park

Kentucky Dam Village State Park 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 Dam Village State Park FAQ

Where is Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+

Kentucky Dam Village State Park is in Marshall County, Kentucky, at 37.01082, -88.28361. Nearest road: Gilbertsville Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+

Kentucky Dam Village State Park is reported to produce Fort Payne Chert.

Is collecting allowed at Kentucky Dam Village State Park?+

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 Dam Village State Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.01082, -88.28361 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Gilbertsville Highway.

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