Moormans River — Rockhounding in Albemarle County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Albemarle County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Sugar Hollow Road
Postcode: 22932
Coordinates: 38.12871, -78.69025

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 Moormans River

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Moormans River FAQ

Where is Moormans River?+

Moormans River is in Albemarle County, Virginia, at 38.12871, -78.69025. Nearest road: Sugar Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Moormans River?+

Moormans River is reported to produce Epidote, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Moormans River?+

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 Moormans River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.12871, -78.69025 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Sugar Hollow Road.

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