Rockhounding in Albemarle County, Virginia

9 mapped rockhounding spots in Albemarle County. Most commonly produces amethyst, epidote, chalcopyrite, unakite.

Minerals reported in Albemarle County

Spots in Albemarle County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Buck Mountain CreekBuck Mountain Road	Agate	38.1495, -78.5395	Public
CharlottesvilleVirginia Way	Amethyst	37.9454, -78.4683	Public
Cove CreekMonacan Trail	Amethyst	37.8748, -78.7228	Public
FaberGreen Creek Road	Azurite Cerussite Chalcopyrite Fluorite Galena Pyromorphite Smithsonite Sphalerite +1 more	37.8316, -78.6669	Public
Moormans RiverSugar Hollow Road	Epidote Jasper	38.1287, -78.6902	Public
Red Hill QuarryRed Hill Road	Epidote Microcline Unakite	37.9617, -78.5989	Public
ShadwellMilton Road	Green Quartzite Unakite Epidote	38.0110, -78.4079	Public
Southwest Mountains	Chalcopyrite	38.0858, -78.3485	Public
Stockton CreekHeather Crest Place	Amethyst	38.0422, -78.7007	Public

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Albemarle County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Albemarle County, Virginia?+

RockHoundR tracks 9 rockhounding spots in Albemarle County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Albemarle County?+

Spots in Albemarle County most often produce Amethyst, Epidote, Chalcopyrite, Unakite, Agate. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Albemarle County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

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