Ida — Rockhounding in Page County, Virginia

Ida is a mapped rockhounding spot in Page County, Virginia. Reported finds include azurite, chrysolite, cuprite, epidote, jasper, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Page County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Ida Road
Coordinates: 38.60892, -78.42011

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 Ida

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ida.

Across the state line from Ida

Ida 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.

Ida FAQ

Where is Ida?+

Ida is in Page County, Virginia, at 38.60892, -78.42011. Nearest road: Ida Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ida?+

Ida is reported to produce Azurite, Chrysolite, Cuprite, Epidote, Jasper, Malachite, Hematite.

Is collecting allowed at Ida?+

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 Ida?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.60892, -78.42011 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ida Road.

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