Stuart — Rockhounding in Patrick County, Virginia

Stuart is a mapped rockhounding spot in Patrick County, Virginia. Reported finds include almandine garnet, staurolite, corundum, kyanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Patrick County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Commerce Drive
Postcode: 24171
Coordinates: 36.63118, -80.23905

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 Stuart

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Stuart.

Across the state line from Stuart

Stuart 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.

Stuart FAQ

Where is Stuart?+

Stuart is in Patrick County, Virginia, at 36.63118, -80.23905. Nearest road: Commerce Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Stuart?+

Stuart is reported to produce Almandine Garnet, Staurolite, Corundum, Kyanite.

Is collecting allowed at Stuart?+

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 Stuart?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.63118, -80.23905 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Commerce Drive.

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