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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 with 3 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.

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Every epidote spot we track in Virginia

Standout epidote spots in Virginia

Hand-picked from the full list above, with the reason each one earns a trip.

Best counties for epidote in Virginia

Ranked by the number of mapped epidote spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.

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, Campbell County, and Grayson County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its 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.

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