Hanks Knob — Rockhounding in Carroll County, Virginia

Hanks Knob is a mapped rockhounding spot in Carroll County, Virginia. Reported finds include garnet, pyrite, pyrrhotite, quartz, rutile. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carroll County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Coal Creek Road
Postcode: 24333
Coordinates: 36.62716, -80.85891

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 Hanks Knob

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hanks Knob.

Across the state line from Hanks Knob

Hanks Knob 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.

Hanks Knob FAQ

Where is Hanks Knob?+

Hanks Knob is in Carroll County, Virginia, at 36.62716, -80.85891. Nearest road: Coal Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hanks Knob?+

Hanks Knob is reported to produce Garnet, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Hanks Knob?+

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 Hanks Knob?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.62716, -80.85891 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Coal Creek Road.

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