North Anna Battlefield Park: Moonstone Rockhounding in Hanover County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

North Anna Battlefield Park is a mapped rockhounding spot in Hanover County, Virginia. Reported finds include moonstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Hanover County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Little River Drive
Postcode: 23015
Coordinates: 37.85961, -77.51140

Geology at North Anna Battlefield Park

This spot sits on Newark Supergroup; Triassic Sandstone, Siltstone, and Shale, mapped as shale, sandstone, and siltstone that formed roughly 250 to 200 million years ago. Sedimentary rock like this erodes unevenly, so the most productive collecting is typically along fresh cuts, badland slopes, and active drainages.

Mapped unit: Newark Supergroup; Triassic Sandstone, Siltstone, and Shale
Age: 250–200 Ma (Triassic)
Rock types: shale, sandstone, and siltstone
Elevation: 140 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 North Anna Battlefield Park

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ASHLAND station (7 mi away).

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 North Anna Battlefield Park

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 North Anna Battlefield Park.

Across the state line from North Anna Battlefield Park

North Anna Battlefield Park 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.

North Anna Battlefield Park FAQ

Where is North Anna Battlefield Park?+

North Anna Battlefield Park is in Hanover County, Virginia, at 37.85961, -77.51140. Nearest road: Little River Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at North Anna Battlefield Park?+

North Anna Battlefield Park is reported to produce Moonstone.

Is collecting allowed at North Anna Battlefield Park?+

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 North Anna Battlefield Park?+

A rock hammer, sturdy gloves, safety glasses, and a collecting bag cover the basics here. Add a spray bottle: wet rock shows color and pattern that dry rock hides.

When is the best time to visit North Anna Battlefield Park?+

North Anna Battlefield Park is workable year-round.

How do I get to North Anna Battlefield Park?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.85961, -77.51140 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Little River Drive.

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