Red House: Amethyst Rockhounding in Campbell County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

Red House is a mapped rockhounding spot in Campbell County, Virginia. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Campbell County
State: Virginia
Coordinates: 37.20543, -78.86765

Geology at Red House

This spot sits on Metagraywacke, Quartzose Schist, and Melange, mapped as metagraywacke and mica schist that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Metagraywacke, Quartzose Schist, and Melange
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: metagraywacke and mica schist
Elevation: 540 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Red House

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 46°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, APPOMATTOX station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Red House

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Red House.

Across the state line from Red House

Red House is close enough to the Virginia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Red House FAQ

Where is Red House?+

Red House is in Campbell County, Virginia, at 37.20543, -78.86765.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Red House?+

Red House is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Red House?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Red House?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Red House?+

Red House is workable year-round.

How do I get to Red House?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.20543, -78.86765 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote, so check road conditions before driving out.

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