Riverton: Calcite & Quartz Rockhounding in Warren County, Virginia

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Warren County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: I 66
Postcode: 22630
Coordinates: 38.94831, -78.18307

Geology at Riverton

This spot sits on Beekmantown Group, mapped as dolostone and limestone that formed roughly 485 to 445 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Beekmantown Group
Age: 485–445 Ma (Ordovician)
Rock types: dolostone and limestone
Elevation: 580 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 Riverton

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 88°F in midsummer and 44°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 25°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, FRONT ROYAL station (3 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 Riverton

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 Riverton.

Across the state line from Riverton

Riverton 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.

Riverton FAQ

Where is Riverton?+

Riverton is in Warren County, Virginia, at 38.94831, -78.18307. Nearest road: I 66.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Riverton?+

Riverton is reported to produce Calcite, Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Riverton?+

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 Riverton?+

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 Riverton?+

The most comfortable months at Riverton are February to December.

How do I get to Riverton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.94831, -78.18307 in Google Maps. The nearest road is I 66.

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