Arlington — Rockhounding in Arlington County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Arlington County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Custis Memorial Parkway
Postcode: 22209
Coordinates: 38.89834, -77.09248

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 Arlington

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Arlington.

Across the state line from Arlington

Arlington 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.

Arlington FAQ

Where is Arlington?+

Arlington is in Arlington County, Virginia, at 38.89834, -77.09248. Nearest road: Custis Memorial Parkway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Arlington?+

Arlington is reported to produce Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Arlington?+

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 Arlington?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.89834, -77.09248 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Custis Memorial Parkway.

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