Coopers Rock — Rockhounding in Monongalia County, West Virginia

Coopers Rock is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monongalia County, West Virginia. Reported finds include hematite, opal. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monongalia County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Darnell Hollow Road
Coordinates: 39.69300, -79.78932

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 Coopers Rock

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Coopers Rock.

Across the state line from Coopers Rock

Coopers Rock 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.

Coopers Rock FAQ

Where is Coopers Rock?+

Coopers Rock is in Monongalia County, West Virginia, at 39.69300, -79.78932. Nearest road: Darnell Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Coopers Rock?+

Coopers Rock is reported to produce Hematite, Opal.

Is collecting allowed at Coopers Rock?+

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 Coopers Rock?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.69300, -79.78932 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Darnell Hollow Road.

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