Where to Find Quartz in West Virginia
12 mapped quartz rockhounding spots in West Virginia, across 9 counties. Quartz is the most abundant rockhounding mineral in the country.
Map of 12 quartz rockhounding spots in West Virginia
Quartz by county in West Virginia
Counties ranked by number of quartz spots in our database.
Every quartz spot in West Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley County | Berkeley County | 39.4727, -77.9076 | Public | |
| AldersonRed & Blue Sulphur Springs Turnpike | Greenbrier County | 37.7957, -80.6212 | Public | |
| Fort SpringJohn Foeren Way | Greenbrier County | 37.7428, -80.5533 | Public | |
| FrazerHighland Trail | Greenbrier County | 37.7502, -80.5602 | Public | |
| WilliamsburgWhite Oak Trail | Greenbrier County | 37.9774, -80.4963 | Public | |
| PetersburgUS 220;WV 28;WV 55 | Hardy County | 38.9972, -79.0756 | Public | |
| Snickers GapMission Road | Jefferson County | 39.1589, -77.8459 | Public | |
| Knobly Mountain | Mineral County | 39.3459, -79.0029 | Public | |
| UnionBuster Brown Road | Monroe County | 37.5361, -80.5165 | Public | |
| Berkeley SpringsHancock Road | Morgan County | 39.6490, -78.2176 | Public | |
| FranklinMountaineer Drive | Pendleton County | 38.6542, -79.3864 | Public | |
| HarmanUS 33;WV 55 | Randolph County | 38.9154, -79.5131 | Public |
Quartz in West Virginia FAQ
Where can I find quartz in West Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 12 quartz spots in West Virginia, spread across 9 counties. The strongest concentration is in Greenbrier County.
Is collecting quartz legal in West Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like quartz is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in West 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 quartz location in West Virginia?+
Greenbrier County has the most quartz spots in our database for West Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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