Where to Find Epidote in Virginia
Virginia has 9 mapped collecting spots that report epidote, spread across 7 counties. The largest share sits in Albemarle County County with 3 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 9 epidote collecting spots in Virginia
Best counties for epidote in Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped epidote spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Albemarle County3 spots
- Campbell County1 spot
- Grayson County1 spot
- Loudoun County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
- Page County1 spot
- Rockbridge County1 spot
Every epidote spot we track in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moormans RiverSugar Hollow Road | Albemarle County | 38.1287, -78.6902 | Public | |
| Red Hill QuarryRed Hill Road | Albemarle County | 37.9617, -78.5989 | Public | |
| ShadwellMilton Road | Albemarle County | 38.0110, -78.4079 | Public | |
| LynchburgStage Road | Campbell County | 37.3910, -79.0400 | Public | |
| TroutdaleHazelwood Road | Grayson County | 36.6750, -81.4035 | Public | |
| Loudon CountyCochran Mill Road | Loudoun County | 39.0819, -77.5219 | Public | |
| Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge Turnpike | Madison County |
| 38.4849, -78.3233 | Public |
| IdaIda Road | Page County | 38.6089, -78.4201 | Public | |
| Tye River GapTye River Turnpike | Rockbridge County | 37.8869, -79.1565 | Public |
Before you go
Read the epidote identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Epidote in the encyclopedia.
Epidote in Virginia FAQ
Where can you find epidote in Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Albemarle County County, Campbell County County, and Grayson County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many epidote spots are mapped in Virginia?+
9 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 epidote in 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. 9 of the 9 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt epidote in 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.
