Bedford — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Virginia
Bedford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Virginia. Reported finds include moonstone. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Bedford County
- State
- Virginia
- Nearest road
- Falling Creek Road
- Postcode
- 24523
- Coordinates
- 37.27223, -79.42000
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Bedford.
- MonetaBedford County · 10 mi awayGarnet, Pyrite, Quartz
- HurtPittsylvania County · 13 mi awayBlue Quartz
- Peaks of OtterBedford County · 15 mi awayBeryl, Columbite, Feldspar
- LynchburgCampbell County · 22 mi awayVirginia Greenstone, Calcite, Kyanite
- GretnaPittsylvania County · 23 mi awayBlue Quartz
- Chestnut MountainBedford County · 23 mi awayGarnet, Biotite, Quartz
- Glade HillFranklin County · 28 mi awayYellow Apatite
- AmherstAmherst County · 29 mi awayAmethyst
Bedford FAQ
Where is Bedford?+
Bedford is in Bedford County, Virginia, at 37.27223, -79.42000. Nearest road: Falling Creek Road.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Bedford?+
Bedford is reported to produce Moonstone.
Is collecting allowed at Bedford?+
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 Bedford?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.27223, -79.42000 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Falling Creek Road.
