Dark Hollow — Rockhounding in Madison County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Rapidan Fire Road
Coordinates: 38.51076, -78.42192

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 Dark Hollow

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Copper Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Dark Hollow.

Across the state line from Dark Hollow

Dark 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.

Dark Hollow FAQ

Where is Dark Hollow?+

Dark Hollow is in Madison County, Virginia, at 38.51076, -78.42192. Nearest road: Rapidan Fire Road.

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

Dark Hollow is reported to produce Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Dark 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 Dark Hollow?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.51076, -78.42192 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rapidan Fire Road.

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