Snickers Gap — Rockhounding in Jefferson County, West Virginia

Snickers Gap is a mapped rockhounding spot in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Reported finds include blue amphibole, green amphibole, quartz, epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Jefferson County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Mission Road
Postcode: 20177
Coordinates: 39.15890, -77.84587

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 Snickers Gap

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Snickers Gap.

Across the state line from Snickers Gap

Snickers 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.

Snickers Gap FAQ

Where is Snickers Gap?+

Snickers Gap is in Jefferson County, West Virginia, at 39.15890, -77.84587. Nearest road: Mission Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Snickers Gap?+

Snickers Gap is reported to produce Blue Amphibole, Green Amphibole, Quartz, Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Snickers 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 Snickers Gap?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.15890, -77.84587 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mission Road.

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