Rockhounding in Madison County, Virginia
3 mapped rockhounding spots in Madison County. Most commonly produces blue quartz, black chert, copper, epidote.
Map showing 3 rockhounding spots in Madison County, Virginia
Spots in Madison County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blakely Ridge fire towerBurnt Ridge Fire Trail |
| 38.4238, -78.3381 | Public |
| Dark HollowRapidan Fire Road | 38.5108, -78.4219 | Public | |
| Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge Turnpike |
| 38.4849, -78.3233 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Madison County. A natural extension if Madison County is already on your trip plan.
- Albemarle County~34 mi9 spotsTop: Amethyst, Epidote, Chalcopyrite
- Louisa County~40 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Actinolite, Amazonite
- Rockbridge County~64 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Unakite, Beryl
- Hanover County~66 mi3 spotsTop: Moonstone, Amazonite, Feldspar
- Amelia County~80 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Fluorite, Quartz
- Campbell County~92 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Ankerite, Calcite
Across the state line from Madison County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Virginia.
- Pendleton County~56 miWest Virginia · 4 spotsTop: Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Chabazite
- Mineral County~70 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Calcite, Blue Calcite, Celestite
- Montgomery County~77 miMaryland · 4 spotsTop: Serpentine, Amphibolite, Apatite
- Frederick County~84 miMaryland · 5 spotsTop: Bornite, Copper, Covellite
Madison County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Madison County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Madison County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Madison County?+
Spots in Madison County most often produce Blue Quartz, Black Chert, Copper, Epidote, Jasper. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Madison County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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