Where to Find Opalized Wood in Virginia
3 mapped opalized wood rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 2 counties. Opalized Wood is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 3 opalized wood rockhounding spots in Virginia
Opalized Wood by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of opalized wood spots in our database.
Every opalized wood spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoselyOtterdale Road | Chesterfield County | 37.4236, -77.7276 | Public | |
| SkinquarterLedo Road | Chesterfield County | 37.4096, -77.7743 | Public | |
| QuanticoSouth Elrod Avenue | Stafford County | 38.4852, -77.3139 | Public |
Opalized Wood in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find opalized wood in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 3 opalized wood spots in Virginia, spread across 2 counties. The strongest concentration is in Chesterfield County.
Is collecting opalized wood legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like opalized wood 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 opalized wood location in Virginia?+
Chesterfield County has the most opalized wood spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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