Where to Find Dolomite in West Virginia
West Virginia has 7 mapped collecting spots that report dolomite, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Berkeley County County with 1 spot. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 7 dolomite collecting spots in West Virginia
Best counties for dolomite in West Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped dolomite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Berkeley County1 spot
- Grant County1 spot
- Greenbrier County1 spot
- Hardy County1 spot
- Mineral County1 spot
- Pendleton County1 spot
- Randolph County1 spot
Every dolomite 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 | |
| PetersburgUS 220;WV 28;WV 55 | Hardy County | 38.9972, -79.0756 | Public | |
| Knobly Mountain | Mineral County | 39.3459, -79.0029 | 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 dolomite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Dolomite in the encyclopedia.
Dolomite in West Virginia FAQ
Where can you find dolomite in West Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Berkeley County County, Grant County County, and Greenbrier County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many dolomite spots are mapped in West Virginia?+
7 spots across 7 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 dolomite 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. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
