Rockhounding in Rockingham County, Virginia
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Rockingham County. Most commonly produces quartz.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Rockingham County, Virginia
Minerals reported in Rockingham County
Spots in Rockingham County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Fork Shenandoah RiverOld Spotswood Trail | 38.4081, -78.6354 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Rockingham County. A natural extension if Rockingham County is already on your trip plan.
- Madison County~16 mi3 spotsTop: Blue Quartz, Black Chert, Copper
- Albemarle County~28 mi9 spotsTop: Amethyst, Epidote, Chalcopyrite
- Louisa County~47 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Actinolite, Amazonite
- Rockbridge County~50 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Unakite, Beryl
- Hanover County~75 mi3 spotsTop: Moonstone, Amazonite, Feldspar
- Amelia County~81 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Fluorite, Quartz
Across the state line from Rockingham 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.
- Pendleton County~43 miWest Virginia · 4 spotsTop: Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Chabazite
- Mineral County~68 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Calcite, Blue Calcite, Celestite
- Pocahontas County~84 miWest Virginia · 3 spotsTop: Blue Silicified Coral, Chert Nodules, Red Silicified Coral
- Montgomery County~92 miMaryland · 4 spotsTop: Serpentine, Amphibolite, Apatite
Rockingham County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Rockingham County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Rockingham County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Rockingham County?+
Spots in Rockingham County most often produce Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Rockingham 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 Rockingham County rockhounding trip
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