Amelia County — Rockhounding in Amelia County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Amelia County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Butlers Road
Postcode: 23002
Coordinates: 37.35716, -77.91106

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 Amelia County

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 Amelia County.

Across the state line from Amelia County

Amelia County 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.

Amelia County FAQ

Where is Amelia County?+

Amelia County is in Amelia County, Virginia, at 37.35716, -77.91106. Nearest road: Butlers Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Amelia County?+

Amelia County is reported to produce Fluorite.

Is collecting allowed at Amelia County?+

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 Amelia County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.35716, -77.91106 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Butlers Road.

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