Rockhounding in Bedford County, Virginia
4 mapped rockhounding spots in Bedford County. Most commonly produces garnet, quartz, tourmaline, amethyst.
Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Bedford County, Virginia
Minerals reported in Bedford County
Spots in Bedford County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| BedfordFalling Creek Road | 37.2722, -79.4200 | Public | |
| Chestnut MountainHazelwood Terrace | 37.2757, -79.8430 | Public | |
| MonetaReindeer Point | 37.1947, -79.5686 | Public | |
| Peaks of OtterSharp Top Access Trail | 37.4329, -79.6043 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Virginia
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Bedford County. A natural extension if Bedford County is already on your trip plan.
- Roanoke County~27 mi3 spotsTop: Agate, Apatite, Rutile
- Amherst County~37 mi2 spotsTop: Amethyst, Quartz
- Campbell County~37 mi3 spotsTop: Amethyst, Ankerite, Calcite
- Henry County~43 mi3 spotsTop: Blue Quartz, Garnet, Staurolite
- Rockbridge County~44 mi5 spotsTop: Quartz, Unakite, Beryl
- Patrick County~59 mi2 spotsTop: Kyanite, Almandine Garnet, Corundum
Across the state line from Bedford County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders. These are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Virginia.
- Monroe County~48 miWest Virginia · 2 spotsTop: Chert Nodule, Iron, Manganese
- Greenbrier County~61 miWest Virginia · 6 spotsTop: Quartz, Calcite, Celestite
- Pocahontas County~69 miWest Virginia · 6 spotsTop: Geode, Blue Silicified Coral, Chert Nodule
- Stokes County~69 miNorth Carolina · 2 spotsTop: Agate, Amethyst, Carnelian
Bedford County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Bedford County, Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Bedford County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Bedford County?+
Spots in Bedford County most often produce Garnet, Quartz, Tourmaline, Amethyst, Beryl. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Bedford County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out, links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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