Saunders Farm — Rockhounding in Nelson County, Virginia

Saunders Farm is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nelson County, Virginia. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nelson County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Tye Brook Highway
Postcode: 22922
Coordinates: 37.72152, -78.97066

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 Saunders Farm

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 Saunders Farm.

Across the state line from Saunders Farm

Saunders Farm 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.

Saunders Farm FAQ

Where is Saunders Farm?+

Saunders Farm is in Nelson County, Virginia, at 37.72152, -78.97066. Nearest road: Tye Brook Highway.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Saunders Farm?+

Saunders Farm is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Saunders Farm?+

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 Saunders Farm?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.72152, -78.97066 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Tye Brook Highway.

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