Where to Find Jasper in Virginia

4 mapped jasper rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 4 counties. Jasper is the opaque cousin of agate: silica-cemented, often vividly colored, and tough enough to take a high polish.

Map of 4 jasper rockhounding spots in Virginia

Jasper by county in Virginia

Counties ranked by number of jasper spots in our database.

Every jasper spot in Virginia

Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Moormans RiverSugar Hollow RoadAlbemarle County38.1287, -78.6902Public
ArlingtonCustis Memorial ParkwayArlington County38.8983, -77.0925Public
Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge TurnpikeMadison County38.4849, -78.3233Public
IdaIda RoadPage County38.6089, -78.4201Public

Jasper in Virginia FAQ

Where can I find jasper in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 jasper spots in Virginia, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Albemarle County.
Is collecting jasper legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like jasper 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 jasper location in Virginia?+
Albemarle County has the most jasper spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.

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