Where to Find Blue Quartz in Virginia
7 mapped blue quartz rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 5 counties. Blue Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 7 blue quartz rockhounding spots in Virginia
Blue Quartz by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of blue quartz spots in our database.
Every blue quartz spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArlingtonFour Mile Run Trail | Arlington County | 38.8494, -77.1032 | Public | |
| Henry CountyRiverside Drive | Henry County | 36.7425, -79.9653 | Public | |
| Blakely Ridge fire towerBurnt Ridge Fire Trail | Madison County | 38.4238, -78.3381 | Public | |
| Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge Turnpike | Madison County | 38.4849, -78.3233 | Public | |
| RoselandRoseland Road | Nelson County | 37.7450, -78.9759 | Public | |
| GretnaMillstream Drive | Pittsylvania County | 36.9512, -79.3388 | Public | |
| HurtMeadow Trail | Pittsylvania County | 37.0925, -79.3250 | Public |
Blue Quartz in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find blue quartz in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 blue quartz spots in Virginia, spread across 5 counties. The strongest concentration is in Madison County.
Is collecting blue quartz legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like blue quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Virginia, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best blue quartz location in Virginia?+
Madison County has the most blue quartz spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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