Where to Find Epidote in Virginia
9 mapped epidote rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 7 counties. Epidote is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 9 epidote rockhounding spots in Virginia
Epidote by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of epidote spots in our database.
Every epidote spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Epidote in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find epidote in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 epidote spots in Virginia, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Albemarle County.
Is collecting epidote legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like epidote is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in 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 epidote location in Virginia?+
Albemarle County has the most epidote spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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