Where to Find Calcite in West Virginia
West Virginia has 10 mapped collecting spots that report calcite, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Greenbrier County County with 2 spots. 10 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 10 calcite collecting spots in West Virginia
Best counties for calcite in West Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped calcite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Greenbrier County2 spots
- Mineral County2 spots
- Berkeley County1 spot
- Grant County1 spot
- Hardy County1 spot
- Morgan County1 spot
- Pendleton County1 spot
- Randolph County1 spot
Every calcite spot we track in West Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | Berkeley County | 39.4727, -77.9076 | Public | |
| North Fork GapWV 28;WV 55 | Grant County | 38.9892, -79.2406 | Public | |
| Fort SpringJohn Foeren Way | Greenbrier County | 37.7428, -80.5533 | Public | |
| RenickGreenbrier River Trail | Greenbrier County | 37.9939, -80.3358 | Public | |
| PetersburgUS 220;WV 28;WV 55 | Hardy County | 38.9972, -79.0756 | Public | |
| Knobly Mountain | Mineral County | 39.3459, -79.0029 | Public | |
| New CreekUS 50 | Mineral County | 39.3634, -79.0073 | Public | |
| Berkeley SpringsHancock Road | Morgan County | 39.6490, -78.2176 | Public | |
| Judy GapMount Freedom Drive | Pendleton County |
| 38.7063, -79.4659 | Public |
| HarmanUS 33;WV 55 | Randolph County | 38.9154, -79.5131 | Public |
Before you go
Read the calcite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Calcite in the encyclopedia.
Calcite in West Virginia FAQ
Where can you find calcite in West Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Greenbrier County County, Mineral County County, and Berkeley County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many calcite spots are mapped in West Virginia?+
10 spots across 8 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect calcite in West Virginia?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 10 of the 10 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt calcite in West Virginia with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
