Blue Ridge — Rockhounding in Roanoke County, Virginia

Blue Ridge is a mapped rockhounding spot in Roanoke County, Virginia. Reported finds include staurolite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Roanoke County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Pine Needle Drive
Postcode: 24065
Coordinates: 37.17493, -79.95228

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 Blue Ridge

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Blue Ridge.

Across the state line from Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge 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.

Blue Ridge FAQ

Where is Blue Ridge?+

Blue Ridge is in Roanoke County, Virginia, at 37.17493, -79.95228. Nearest road: Pine Needle Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Blue Ridge?+

Blue Ridge is reported to produce Staurolite.

Is collecting allowed at Blue Ridge?+

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 Blue Ridge?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.17493, -79.95228 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Pine Needle Drive.

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