North Fork Gap — Rockhounding in Grant County, West Virginia

North Fork Gap is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grant County, West Virginia. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, travertine. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grant County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: WV 28;WV 55
Postcode: 26855
Coordinates: 38.98922, -79.24062

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 North Fork Gap

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from North Fork Gap

North Fork Gap is close enough to the West Virginia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

North Fork Gap FAQ

Where is North Fork Gap?+

North Fork Gap is in Grant County, West Virginia, at 38.98922, -79.24062. Nearest road: WV 28;WV 55.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Fork Gap?+

North Fork Gap is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Travertine.

Is collecting allowed at North Fork Gap?+

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 North Fork Gap?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.98922, -79.24062 in Google Maps. The nearest road is WV 28;WV 55.

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