Where to Find Smoky Quartz in West Virginia
4 mapped smoky quartz rockhounding spots in West Virginia, across 3 counties. Smoky Quartz is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States.
Map of 4 smoky quartz rockhounding spots in West Virginia
Smoky Quartz by county in West Virginia
Counties ranked by number of smoky quartz spots in our database.
Every smoky quartz spot in West Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LewisburgUS 60 | Greenbrier County | 37.7806, -80.3993 | Public | |
| Moss Mountain | Monroe County |
| 37.6249, -80.2813 | Public |
| FranklinMountaineer Drive | Pendleton County | 38.6542, -79.3864 | Public | |
| Judy GapMount Freedom Drive | Pendleton County |
| 38.7063, -79.4659 | Public |
Smoky Quartz in West Virginia FAQ
Where can I find smoky quartz in West Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 smoky quartz spots in West Virginia, spread across 3 counties. The strongest concentration is in Pendleton County.
Is collecting smoky quartz legal in West Virginia?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like smoky 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 smoky quartz location in West Virginia?+
Pendleton County has the most smoky 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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