Charlottesville — Rockhounding in Albemarle County, Virginia

Charlottesville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Albemarle County, Virginia. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Albemarle County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Virginia Way
Coordinates: 37.94538, -78.46831

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.

Found at Charlottesville

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Amethyst

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Charlottesville FAQ

Where is Charlottesville?+

Charlottesville is in Albemarle County, Virginia, at 37.94538, -78.46831. Nearest road: Virginia Way.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Charlottesville?+

Charlottesville is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Charlottesville?+

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.

How do I get to Charlottesville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.94538, -78.46831 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Virginia Way.

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