Rockhounding in Bedford County, Virginia
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Bedford County. Most commonly produces garnet, quartz, tourmaline, amethyst.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Bedford County, Virginia
Minerals reported in Bedford County
Spots in Bedford County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| BedfordFalling Creek Road | 37.2722, -79.4200 | Public | |
| Chestnut MountainHazelwood Terrace | 37.2757, -79.8430 | Public | |
| MonetaReindeer Point |
| 37.1947, -79.5686 | Public |
| Peaks of OtterSharp Top Access Trail | 37.4329, -79.6043 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Bedford County. A natural extension if Bedford County is already on your trip plan.
- Roanoke County~27 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Apatite, Rutile
- Campbell County~37 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Ankerite, Calcite
- Henry County~43 mi3 spotsTop: Blue Quartz, Garnet, Staurolite
- Rockbridge County~44 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Unakite, Beryl
- Albemarle County~75 mi9 spotsTop: Amethyst, Epidote, Chalcopyrite
- Carroll County~76 mi5 spotsTop: Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite
Across the state line from Bedford 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.
- Greenbrier County~61 miWest Virginia · 6 spotsTop: Quartz, Calcite, Celestite
- Pocahontas County~66 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Blue Silicified Coral, Chert Nodules, Red Silicified Coral
- Stokes County~69 miNorth Carolina · 2 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Person County~76 miNorth Carolina · 3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Hematite, Kyanite
Bedford County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Bedford County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Bedford County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Bedford County?+
Spots in Bedford County most often produce Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Beryl. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Bedford 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 Bedford County rockhounding trip
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