Amherst — Rockhounding in Amherst County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Amherst County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Amethyst Lane
Postcode: 24521
Coordinates: 37.54661, -79.01121

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 Amherst

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Amethyst

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Amherst FAQ

Where is Amherst?+

Amherst is in Amherst County, Virginia, at 37.54661, -79.01121. Nearest road: Amethyst Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Amherst?+

Amherst is reported to produce Amethyst.

Is collecting allowed at Amherst?+

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 Amherst?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.54661, -79.01121 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Amethyst Lane.

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