Floyd — Rockhounding in Floyd County, Virginia

Floyd is a mapped rockhounding spot in Floyd County, Virginia. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Floyd County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Valley Drive Northwest
Postcode: 24091
Coordinates: 36.92900, -80.35695

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 Floyd

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Floyd.

Across the state line from Floyd

Floyd 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.

Floyd FAQ

Where is Floyd?+

Floyd is in Floyd County, Virginia, at 36.92900, -80.35695. Nearest road: Valley Drive Northwest.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Floyd?+

Floyd is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Floyd?+

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 Floyd?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.92900, -80.35695 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Valley Drive Northwest.

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