Moss Mountain — Rockhounding in Monroe County, West Virginia

Moss Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Monroe County, West Virginia. Reported finds include chert nodules, iron, manganese, psilomelane, smoky quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monroe County
State: West Virginia
Coordinates: 37.62490, -80.28134

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 Moss Mountain

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Moss Mountain.

Across the state line from Moss Mountain

Moss 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.

Moss Mountain FAQ

Where is Moss Mountain?+

Moss Mountain is in Monroe County, West Virginia, at 37.62490, -80.28134.

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

Moss Mountain is reported to produce Chert Nodules, Iron, Manganese, Psilomelane, Smoky Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Moss 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 Moss Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.62490, -80.28134 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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