Where to Find Rutile in Virginia
Virginia has 9 mapped collecting spots that report rutile, spread across 8 counties. The largest share sits in Carroll County with 2 spots. 9 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Every rutile spot we track in Virginia
Willis MountainBuckingham County, VirginiaPublic access · Kyanite, Manganese, Apatite +9- GalaxCarroll County, VirginiaPublic access · Green Apatite, Chalcopyrite, Pyrite +5
- LynchburgCampbell County, VirginiaPublic access · Virginia Greenstone, Calcite, Kyanite +5
- Ashland MillHanover County, VirginiaPublic access · Mica, Quartz, Moonstone +4
- MonetaBedford County, VirginiaPublic access · Garnet, Pyrite, Quartz +4
- Hanks KnobCarroll County, VirginiaPublic access · Garnet, Pyrite, Pyrrhotite +2
- Leigh MountainPrince Edward County, VirginiaPublic access · Garnet, Kyanite, Rutile +2
- AirpointRoanoke County, VirginiaPublic access · Unakite, Apatite, Rutile
- RoselandNelson County, VirginiaPublic access · Blue Quartz, Ilmenite, Rutile
Best counties for rutile in Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped rutile spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Carroll County2 spots
- Bedford County1 spot
- Buckingham County1 spot
- Campbell County1 spot
- Hanover County1 spot
- Nelson County1 spot
- Prince Edward County1 spot
- Roanoke County1 spot
Before you go
Read the rutile identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Rutile in the encyclopedia.
Rutile in Virginia FAQ
Where can you find rutile in Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Carroll County, Bedford County, and Buckingham County. Every spot on this page is on the map, and each spot's own page has its coordinates and access notes.
How many rutile spots are mapped in Virginia?+
9 spots across 8 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect rutile in Virginia?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 9 of the 9 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt rutile in Virginia with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
