Where to Find Garnet in Virginia
9 mapped garnet rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 7 counties. Garnet is a hard, glassy silicate that comes in many varieties.
Map of 9 garnet rockhounding spots in Virginia
Garnet by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of garnet spots in our database.
Every garnet spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Court HouseButlers Road | Amelia County | 37.3582, -77.9185 | Public | |
| Chestnut MountainHazelwood Terrace | Bedford County | 37.2757, -79.8430 | Public | |
| MonetaReindeer Point | Bedford County |
| 37.1947, -79.5686 | Public |
| Peaks of OtterSharp Top Access Trail | Bedford County | 37.4329, -79.6043 | Public | |
| Willis MountainWillis Mt Plant Road | Buckingham County | 37.4779, -78.4619 | Public | |
| Hanks KnobCoal Creek Road | Carroll County | 36.6272, -80.8589 | Public | |
| AxtonMovie Movers East | Henry County | 36.6651, -79.6905 | Public | |
| Mineral | Louisa County | 38.0371, -77.8990 | Public | |
| Leigh MountainFire Tower Drive | Prince Edward County | 37.2033, -78.3609 | Public |
Garnet in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find garnet in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 garnet spots in Virginia, spread across 7 counties. The strongest concentration is in Bedford County.
Is collecting garnet legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like garnet 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 garnet location in Virginia?+
Bedford County has the most garnet spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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