Brokenburg — Rockhounding in Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Brokenburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Reported finds include beryl, feldspar, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Spotsylvania County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Courthouse Road
Postcode: 22553
Coordinates: 38.14646, -77.70046

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 Brokenburg

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Brokenburg.

Across the state line from Brokenburg

Brokenburg 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.

Brokenburg FAQ

Where is Brokenburg?+

Brokenburg is in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, at 38.14646, -77.70046. Nearest road: Courthouse Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brokenburg?+

Brokenburg is reported to produce Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Brokenburg?+

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 Brokenburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.14646, -77.70046 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Courthouse Road.

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