Wythe County — Rockhounding in Wythe County, Virginia

Wythe County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Wythe County, Virginia. Reported finds include aragonite, calcite, fluorite, bornite, marcasite, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Wythe County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Walton Furnace Road
Postcode: 24312
Coordinates: 36.88352, -80.93216

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 Wythe County

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Wythe County.

Across the state line from Wythe County

Wythe County 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.

Wythe County FAQ

Where is Wythe County?+

Wythe County is in Wythe County, Virginia, at 36.88352, -80.93216. Nearest road: Walton Furnace Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Wythe County?+

Wythe County is reported to produce Aragonite, Calcite, Fluorite, Bornite, Marcasite, Smithsonite, Sphalerite, Dolomite, Pyrite, Cerussite.

Is collecting allowed at Wythe County?+

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 Wythe County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.88352, -80.93216 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Walton Furnace Road.

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