Where to Find Unakite in Virginia
Virginia has 11 mapped collecting spots that report unakite, spread across 9 counties. The largest share sits in Albemarle County County with 2 spots. 11 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 11 unakite collecting spots in Virginia
Best counties for unakite in Virginia
Ranked by the number of mapped unakite spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Albemarle County2 spots
- Rockbridge County2 spots
- Grayson County1 spot
- Greene County1 spot
- Henrico County1 spot
- Madison County1 spot
- Page County1 spot
- Roanoke County1 spot
- Warren County1 spot
Every unakite spot we track in Virginia
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hill QuarryRed Hill Road | Albemarle County | 37.9617, -78.5989 | Public | |
| ShadwellMilton Road | Albemarle County | 38.0110, -78.4079 | Public | |
| TroutdaleHazelwood Road | Grayson County | 36.6750, -81.4035 | Public | |
| Bacon HollowBrokenback Mtn Road | Greene County | 38.2723, -78.5680 | Public | |
| Hanover CountyDoran Road | Henrico County | 37.4527, -77.3289 | Public | |
| Rose RiverOld Blue Ridge Turnpike | Madison County |
| 38.4849, -78.3233 | Public |
| JollettThe Point Overlook | Page County | 38.4636, -78.4635 | Public | |
| AirpointBent Mountain Road | Roanoke County | 37.1761, -80.1108 | Public | |
| Big Mary's CreekBig Mary Forest Road | Rockbridge County | 37.8758, -79.2102 | Public | |
| Tye River GapTye River Turnpike | Rockbridge County | 37.8869, -79.1565 | Public | |
| Front RoyalDeerhaven Road | Warren County | 38.9153, -78.1349 | Public |
Before you go
Read the unakite identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Unakite in the encyclopedia.
Unakite in Virginia FAQ
Where can you find unakite in Virginia?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Albemarle County County, Rockbridge County County, and Grayson County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many unakite spots are mapped in Virginia?+
11 spots across 9 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 unakite 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. 11 of the 11 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt unakite 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.
