Brokenburg: Beryl & Feldspar Rockhounding in Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Spotsylvania County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Courthouse Road
Postcode: 22553
Coordinates: 38.14646, -77.70046

Geology at Brokenburg

This spot sits on Quantico Formation, mapped as schist that formed roughly 485 to 445 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: Quantico Formation
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: schist
Elevation: 360 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 Brokenburg

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 45°F in winter to 87°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FREDERICKSBURG SEWAGE station (17 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 Brokenburg

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Brokenburg.

Across the state line from Brokenburg

Brokenburg 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.

Brokenburg FAQ

Where is Brokenburg?+

Brokenburg is in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, at 38.14646, -77.70046. Nearest road: Courthouse Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Brokenburg?+

Brokenburg is reported to produce Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Brokenburg?+

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 Brokenburg?+

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 Brokenburg?+

Brokenburg is workable year-round.

How do I get to Brokenburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.14646, -77.70046 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Courthouse Road.

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