Mill Point: Red Silicified Coral Rockhounding in Pocahontas County, West Virginia

Updated June 2026

Mill Point is a mapped rockhounding spot in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Reported finds include red silicified coral. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Pocahontas County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Stamping Creek Road
Postcode: 24946
Coordinates: 38.15976, -80.18416

Geology at Mill Point

This spot sits on Pocono Group, mapped as sandstone that formed roughly 360 to 325 million years ago. Sedimentary layers like these are where fossils are typically preserved, and fresh exposures after rain or in active cuts tend to produce best.

Mapped unit: Pocono Group
Age: 360–325 Ma (Mississippian)
Rock types: sandstone
Elevation: 2,210 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 Mill Point

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 38°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 18°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, BUCKEYE station (3 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 Mill Point

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

Red Silicified Coral

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Mill Point.

Across the state line from Mill Point

Mill Point 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.

Mill Point FAQ

Where is Mill Point?+

Mill Point is in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, at 38.15976, -80.18416. Nearest road: Stamping Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mill Point?+

Mill Point is reported to produce Red Silicified Coral.

Is collecting allowed at Mill Point?+

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 Mill Point?+

A rock hammer, a cold chisel, safety glasses, and newspaper or foam for wrapping finds cover most fossil ground. A trowel and a sieve help in soft exposures.

When is the best time to visit Mill Point?+

The most comfortable months at Mill Point are March to November.

How do I get to Mill Point?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.15976, -80.18416 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Stamping Creek Road.

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