Frazer: Quartz Rockhounding in Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Updated June 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Greenbrier County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Highland Trail
Coordinates: 37.75021, -80.56016

Geology at Frazer

This spot sits on Greenbrier Group, mapped as limestone and shale that formed roughly 360 to 325 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: Greenbrier Group
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: limestone and shale
Elevation: 1,610 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 Frazer

Best months: February to December. Typical highs run 84°F in midsummer and 41°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 21°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, ALDERSON station (6 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 Frazer

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

Quartz Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Frazer.

Across the state line from Frazer

Frazer is close enough to the West Virginia border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Frazer FAQ

Where is Frazer?+

Frazer is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, at 37.75021, -80.56016. Nearest road: Highland Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Frazer?+

Frazer is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Frazer?+

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 Frazer?+

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 Frazer?+

The most comfortable months at Frazer are February to December.

How do I get to Frazer?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.75021, -80.56016 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Highland Trail.

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