Chestnut Ridge — Rockhounding in Bath County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bath County
State: Virginia
Coordinates: 38.09240, -79.52323

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 Chestnut Ridge

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

Quartz Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Chestnut Ridge.

Across the state line from Chestnut Ridge

Chestnut Ridge 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.

Chestnut Ridge FAQ

Where is Chestnut Ridge?+

Chestnut Ridge is in Bath County, Virginia, at 38.09240, -79.52323.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Chestnut Ridge?+

Chestnut Ridge is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Chestnut Ridge?+

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 Chestnut Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.09240, -79.52323 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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