Bacon Hollow — Rockhounding in Greene County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greene County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Brokenback Mtn Road
Postcode: 22973
Coordinates: 38.27233, -78.56804

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 Bacon Hollow

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 Bacon Hollow.

Across the state line from Bacon Hollow

Bacon Hollow 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.

Bacon Hollow FAQ

Where is Bacon Hollow?+

Bacon Hollow is in Greene County, Virginia, at 38.27233, -78.56804. Nearest road: Brokenback Mtn Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bacon Hollow?+

Bacon Hollow is reported to produce Unakite.

Is collecting allowed at Bacon Hollow?+

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 Bacon Hollow?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.27233, -78.56804 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Brokenback Mtn Road.

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