Rockhounding in Buckingham County, Virginia
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Buckingham County. Most commonly produces apatite, corundum, feldspar, garnet.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Buckingham County, Virginia
Minerals reported in Buckingham County
Spots in Buckingham County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willis MountainWillis Mt Plant Road | 37.4779, -78.4619 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Buckingham County. A natural extension if Buckingham County is already on your trip plan.
- Amelia County~26 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Fluorite, Quartz
- Campbell County~32 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Ankerite, Calcite
- Albemarle County~37 mi9 spotsTop: Amethyst, Epidote, Chalcopyrite
- Louisa County~44 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Actinolite, Amazonite
- Rockbridge County~51 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Unakite, Beryl
- Hanover County~59 mi3 spotsTop: Moonstone, Amazonite, Feldspar
Across the state line from Buckingham 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.
- Vance County~70 miNorth Carolina · 5 spotsTop: Quartz, Apatite, Chalcopyrite
- Granville County~80 miNorth Carolina · 5 spotsTop: Agate, Andalusite, Carnelian
- Person County~83 miNorth Carolina · 3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Hematite, Kyanite
- Pendleton County~96 miWest Virginia · 4 spotsTop: Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Chabazite
Buckingham County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Buckingham County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Buckingham County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Buckingham County?+
Spots in Buckingham County most often produce Apatite, Corundum, Feldspar, Garnet, Hematite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Buckingham 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.
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