Ladysmith — Rockhounding in Caroline County, Virginia

Ladysmith is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caroline County, Virginia. Reported finds include green beryl, feldspar, quartz, black tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Caroline County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Galyen Lane
Postcode: 22546
Coordinates: 37.98206, -77.58309

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 Ladysmith

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ladysmith.

Across the state line from Ladysmith

Ladysmith 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.

Ladysmith FAQ

Where is Ladysmith?+

Ladysmith is in Caroline County, Virginia, at 37.98206, -77.58309. Nearest road: Galyen Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ladysmith?+

Ladysmith is reported to produce Green Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz, Black Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Ladysmith?+

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 Ladysmith?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.98206, -77.58309 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Galyen Lane.

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