Shadwell — Rockhounding in Albemarle County, Virginia

Shadwell is a mapped rockhounding spot in Albemarle County, Virginia. Reported finds include green quartzite, unakite, epidote. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Albemarle County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Milton Road
Postcode: 22902
Coordinates: 38.01098, -78.40794

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 Shadwell

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Green Quartzite
Unakite
Epidote

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Shadwell FAQ

Where is Shadwell?+

Shadwell is in Albemarle County, Virginia, at 38.01098, -78.40794. Nearest road: Milton Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Shadwell?+

Shadwell is reported to produce Green Quartzite, Unakite, Epidote.

Is collecting allowed at Shadwell?+

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 Shadwell?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.01098, -78.40794 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Milton Road.

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