Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Virginia
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County. Most commonly produces smithsonite.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Virginia
Minerals reported in Montgomery County
Spots in Montgomery County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonys RunBonys Run Road | 37.1407, -80.2509 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Montgomery County. A natural extension if Montgomery County is already on your trip plan.
- Roanoke County~10 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Apatite, Rutile
- Henry County~34 mi3 spotsTop: Blue Quartz, Garnet, Staurolite
- Bedford County~37 mi4 spotsTop: Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline
- Carroll County~41 mi5 spotsTop: Pyrite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite
- Grayson County~66 mi6 spotsTop: Calcite, Chalcedony, Epidote
- Campbell County~72 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Ankerite, Calcite
Across the state line from Montgomery 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.
- Stokes County~49 miNorth Carolina · 2 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian
- Greenbrier County~50 miWest Virginia · 6 spotsTop: Quartz, Calcite, Celestite
- Surry County~58 miNorth Carolina · 6 spotsTop: Quartz, Jasper, Rutile
- Alleghany County~67 miNorth Carolina · 3 spotsTop: Chalcopyrite, Cuprite, Galena
Montgomery County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Montgomery County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Montgomery County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Montgomery County?+
Spots in Montgomery County most often produce Smithsonite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Montgomery 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.
Plan a Montgomery County rockhounding trip
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