Buck Mountain Creek — Rockhounding in Albemarle County, Virginia

Buck Mountain Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Albemarle County, Virginia. Reported finds include agate. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Albemarle County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Buck Mountain Road
Postcode: 22940
Coordinates: 38.14954, -78.53949

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 Buck Mountain Creek

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Buck Mountain Creek.

Across the state line from Buck Mountain Creek

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

Buck Mountain Creek FAQ

Where is Buck Mountain Creek?+

Buck Mountain Creek is in Albemarle County, Virginia, at 38.14954, -78.53949. Nearest road: Buck Mountain Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Buck Mountain Creek?+

Buck Mountain Creek is reported to produce Agate.

Is collecting allowed at Buck Mountain Creek?+

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 Buck Mountain Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.14954, -78.53949 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Buck Mountain Road.

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