Knobly Mountain — Rockhounding in Mineral County, West Virginia

Knobly Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, West Virginia. Reported finds include chalcedony, calcite, dolomite, fluorite, sulfur, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mineral County
State: West Virginia
Postcode: 26710
Coordinates: 39.34587, -79.00290

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 Knobly Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Knobly Mountain.

Across the state line from Knobly Mountain

Knobly Mountain 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.

Knobly Mountain FAQ

Where is Knobly Mountain?+

Knobly Mountain is in Mineral County, West Virginia, at 39.34587, -79.00290.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Knobly Mountain?+

Knobly Mountain is reported to produce Chalcedony, Calcite, Dolomite, Fluorite, Sulfur, Quartz, Sphalerite.

Is collecting allowed at Knobly Mountain?+

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 Knobly Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.34587, -79.00290 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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