Henry County: Blue Quartz Rockhounding in Henry County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

Henry County is a mapped rockhounding spot in Henry County, Virginia. Reported finds include blue quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Henry County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Riverside Drive
Postcode: 24055
Coordinates: 36.74247, -79.96534

Geology at Henry County

This spot sits on Bassett Formation - Biotite gneiss and granite gneiss, mapped as gneiss that formed roughly 1000 to 540 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: Bassett Formation - Biotite gneiss and granite gneiss
Age: 1000–540 Ma (Neoproterozoic)
Rock types: gneiss
Elevation: 740 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 Henry County

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 49°F in winter to 89°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PHILPOTT DAM 2 station (4 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 Henry County

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 Henry County.

Across the state line from Henry County

Henry County 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.

Henry County FAQ

Where is Henry County?+

Henry County is in Henry County, Virginia, at 36.74247, -79.96534. Nearest road: Riverside Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Henry County?+

Henry County is reported to produce Blue Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Henry County?+

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 Henry County?+

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 Henry County?+

Henry County is workable year-round.

How do I get to Henry County?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.74247, -79.96534 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Riverside Drive.

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