Whitetop — Rockhounding in Grayson County, Virginia

Whitetop is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grayson County, Virginia. Reported finds include calcite, fluorite, selenite, siderite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grayson County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Helton Creek Spur
Postcode: 24292
Coordinates: 36.64917, -81.56606

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 Whitetop

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Whitetop.

Across the state line from Whitetop

Whitetop 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.

Whitetop FAQ

Where is Whitetop?+

Whitetop is in Grayson County, Virginia, at 36.64917, -81.56606. Nearest road: Helton Creek Spur.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Whitetop?+

Whitetop is reported to produce Calcite, Fluorite, Selenite, Siderite.

Is collecting allowed at Whitetop?+

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 Whitetop?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.64917, -81.56606 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Helton Creek Spur.

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