Rockhounding in Amherst County, Virginia
2 mapped rockhounding spots in Amherst County. Most commonly produces amethyst, quartz.
Map showing 2 rockhounding spots in Amherst County, Virginia
Spots in Amherst County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmherstAmethyst Lane | 37.5466, -79.0112 | Public | |
| Fancy HillThrashers Creek Road | 37.6702, -79.1263 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Amherst County. A natural extension if Amherst County is already on your trip plan.
- Rockbridge County~20 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Unakite, Beryl
- Campbell County~28 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Ankerite, Calcite
- Bedford County~37 mi4 spotsTop: Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline
- Albemarle County~38 mi9 spotsTop: Amethyst, Epidote, Chalcopyrite
- Amelia County~60 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Fluorite, Quartz
- Roanoke County~62 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Apatite, Rutile
Across the state line from Amherst County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Virginia.
- Pocahontas County~69 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Blue Silicified Coral, Chert Nodules, Red Silicified Coral
- Pendleton County~75 miWest Virginia · 4 spotsTop: Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Chabazite
- Greenbrier County~80 miWest Virginia · 6 spotsTop: Quartz, Calcite, Celestite
- Vance County~86 miNorth Carolina · 5 spotsTop: Quartz, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
Amherst County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Amherst County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 2 rockhounding spots in Amherst County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Amherst County?+
Spots in Amherst County most often produce Amethyst, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Amherst County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
Plan a Amherst County rockhounding trip
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