Where to Find Rutile in Virginia
9 mapped rutile rockhounding spots in Virginia, across 8 counties. Rutile is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 9 rutile rockhounding spots in Virginia
Rutile by county in Virginia
Counties ranked by number of rutile spots in our database.
Every rutile spot in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MonetaReindeer Point | Bedford County |
| 37.1947, -79.5686 | Public |
| Willis MountainWillis Mt Plant Road | Buckingham County | 37.4779, -78.4619 | Public | |
| LynchburgStage Road | Campbell County | 37.3910, -79.0400 | Public | |
| Galax | Carroll County | 36.7117, -80.9408 | Public | |
| Hanks KnobCoal Creek Road | Carroll County | 36.6272, -80.8589 | Public | |
| Ashland MillI 95 | Hanover County | 37.8138, -77.4613 | Public | |
| RoselandRoseland Road | Nelson County | 37.7450, -78.9759 | Public | |
| Leigh MountainFire Tower Drive | Prince Edward County | 37.2033, -78.3609 | Public | |
| AirpointBent Mountain Road | Roanoke County | 37.1761, -80.1108 | Public |
Rutile in Virginia FAQ
Where can I find rutile in Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 9 rutile spots in Virginia, spread across 8 counties. The strongest concentration is in Carroll County.
Is collecting rutile legal in Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like rutile 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 rutile location in Virginia?+
Carroll County has the most rutile spots in our database for Virginia. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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