Hillsboro — Rockhounding in Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Hillsboro is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Reported finds include blue silicified coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pocahontas County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Locust Creek Road
Postcode: 24946
Coordinates: 38.09252, -80.25087

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 Hillsboro

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Blue Silicified CoralEncyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Hillsboro.

Across the state line from Hillsboro

Hillsboro 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.

Hillsboro FAQ

Where is Hillsboro?+

Hillsboro is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, at 38.09252, -80.25087. Nearest road: Locust Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hillsboro?+

Hillsboro is reported to produce Blue Silicified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Hillsboro?+

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 Hillsboro?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.09252, -80.25087 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Locust Creek Road.

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