Ashland area fields — Rockhounding in Hanover County, Virginia

Ashland area fields is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hanover County, Virginia. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hanover County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Mount Hermon Road
Postcode: 23005
Coordinates: 37.75574, -77.45360

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 Ashland area fields

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ashland area fields.

Across the state line from Ashland area fields

Ashland area fields 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.

Ashland area fields FAQ

Where is Ashland area fields?+

Ashland area fields is in Hanover County, Virginia, at 37.75574, -77.45360. Nearest road: Mount Hermon Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ashland area fields?+

Ashland area fields is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Ashland area fields?+

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 Ashland area fields?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.75574, -77.45360 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mount Hermon Road.

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