Jollett: Unakite & Apatite Rockhounding in Page County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

Jollett is a mapped rockhounding spot in Page County, Virginia. Reported finds include unakite, apatite, chlorite, zircon. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Page County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: The Point Overlook
Coordinates: 38.46363, -78.46354

Geology at Jollett

This spot sits on Catoctin Formation - Metabasalt, mapped as metabasalt that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Volcanic ground like this weathers into rocky slopes and float, and fresh exposures in cuts and drainages are usually the most productive places to look.

Mapped unit: Catoctin Formation - Metabasalt
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: metabasalt
Elevation: 2,900 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 Jollett

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 77°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BIG MEADOWS station (4 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Jollett

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

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Jollett.

Across the state line from Jollett

Jollett 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.

Jollett FAQ

Where is Jollett?+

Jollett is in Page County, Virginia, at 38.46363, -78.46354. Nearest road: The Point Overlook.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Jollett?+

Jollett is reported to produce Unakite, Apatite, Chlorite, Zircon.

Is collecting allowed at Jollett?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Jollett?+

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 Jollett?+

The most comfortable months at Jollett are March to November.

How do I get to Jollett?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.46363, -78.46354 in Google Maps. The nearest road is The Point Overlook.

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