Riverton — Rockhounding in Warren County, Virginia

Riverton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Warren County, Virginia. Reported finds include calcite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Warren County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: I 66
Postcode: 22630
Coordinates: 38.94831, -78.18307

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 Riverton

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Riverton.

Across the state line from Riverton

Riverton 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.

Riverton FAQ

Where is Riverton?+

Riverton is in Warren County, Virginia, at 38.94831, -78.18307. Nearest road: I 66.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Riverton?+

Riverton is reported to produce Calcite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Riverton?+

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 Riverton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.94831, -78.18307 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 66.

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