Barboursville — Rockhounding in Cabell County, West Virginia

Barboursville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Cabell County, West Virginia. Reported finds include ocher. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Cabell County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: I 64
Postcode: 25504
Coordinates: 38.42172, -82.29875

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 Barboursville

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 Barboursville.

Across the state line from Barboursville

Barboursville is close enough to the West Virginia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Barboursville FAQ

Where is Barboursville?+

Barboursville is in Cabell County, West Virginia, at 38.42172, -82.29875. Nearest road: I 64.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Barboursville?+

Barboursville is reported to produce Ocher.

Is collecting allowed at Barboursville?+

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 Barboursville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.42172, -82.29875 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 64.

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