Quantico — Rockhounding in Stafford County, Virginia

Quantico is a mapped rockhounding spot in Stafford County, Virginia. Reported finds include petrified wood, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Stafford County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: South Elrod Avenue
Postcode: 22134
Coordinates: 38.48519, -77.31388

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 Quantico

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Quantico.

Across the state line from Quantico

Quantico 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.

Quantico FAQ

Where is Quantico?+

Quantico is in Stafford County, Virginia, at 38.48519, -77.31388. Nearest road: South Elrod Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Quantico?+

Quantico is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Quantico?+

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 Quantico?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.48519, -77.31388 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Elrod Avenue.

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