Mink Ridge — Rockhounding in Grayson County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grayson County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Highlands Parkway
Postcode: 24363
Coordinates: 36.62606, -81.40432

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 Mink Ridge

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 Mink Ridge.

Across the state line from Mink Ridge

Mink Ridge 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.

Mink Ridge FAQ

Where is Mink Ridge?+

Mink Ridge is in Grayson County, Virginia, at 36.62606, -81.40432. Nearest road: Highlands Parkway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mink Ridge?+

Mink Ridge is reported to produce Soapstone.

Is collecting allowed at Mink Ridge?+

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 Mink Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.62606, -81.40432 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Highlands Parkway.

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