Chestnut Mountain — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Virginia

Chestnut Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Virginia. Reported finds include garnet, biotite, quartz, tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Bedford County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Hazelwood Terrace
Postcode: 24179
Coordinates: 37.27569, -79.84300

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 Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Chestnut Mountain.

Across the state line from Chestnut Mountain

Chestnut Mountain 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 Mountain FAQ

Where is Chestnut Mountain?+

Chestnut Mountain is in Bedford County, Virginia, at 37.27569, -79.84300. Nearest road: Hazelwood Terrace.

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

Chestnut Mountain is reported to produce Garnet, Biotite, Quartz, Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Chestnut Mountain?+

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 Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.27569, -79.84300 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Hazelwood Terrace.

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