Where to Find Calcite in West Virginia
10 mapped calcite rockhounding spots in West Virginia, across 8 counties. Calcite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 10 calcite rockhounding spots in West Virginia
Calcite by county in West Virginia
Counties ranked by number of calcite spots in our database.
Every calcite spot in West Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Calcite in West Virginia FAQ
Where can I find calcite in West Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 10 calcite spots in West Virginia, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Greenbrier County.
Is collecting calcite legal in West Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like calcite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in West 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 calcite location in West Virginia?+
Greenbrier County has the most calcite spots in our database for West Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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