Kentucky River Bend: Barite & Calcite Rockhounding in Woodford County, Kentucky

Updated June 2026

Kentucky River Bend is a mapped rockhounding spot in Woodford County, Kentucky. Reported finds include barite, calcite, fluorite, galena, sphalerite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Woodford County
State: Kentucky
Nearest road: Mundys Landing Road
Postcode: 40383
Coordinates: 37.84729, -84.76626

Geology at Kentucky River Bend

This spot sits on Alluvium, mapped as silt | clay | sand | gravel that formed within roughly the last 3 million years. Loose deposits like these are float-collecting ground: erosion keeps moving durable rocks and minerals into gravel bars, cutbanks, and washes.

Mapped unit: Alluvium
Age: 3 Ma to present (Quaternary)
Rock types: silt | clay | sand | gravel
Elevation: 540 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Kentucky River Bend

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 88°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, DIX DAM station (5 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 River Bend

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

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Kentucky River Bend FAQ

Where is Kentucky River Bend?+

Kentucky River Bend is in Woodford County, Kentucky, at 37.84729, -84.76626. Nearest road: Mundys Landing Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Kentucky River Bend?+

Kentucky River Bend is reported to produce Barite, Calcite, Fluorite, Galena, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Kentucky River Bend?+

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.

What tools should I bring to Kentucky River Bend?+

A rock hammer, gloves, and safety glasses cover old mining-district ground. Stay out of shafts and adits; the best specimens typically come from dump piles.

When is the best time to visit Kentucky River Bend?+

Kentucky River Bend is workable year-round.

How do I get to Kentucky River Bend?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.84729, -84.76626 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mundys Landing Road.

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