Peaks of Otter — Rockhounding in Bedford County, Virginia
Peaks of Otter is a mapped rockhounding spot in Bedford County, Virginia. Reported finds include beryl, columbite, feldspar, garnet, quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Peaks of Otter in Bedford County, Virginia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Bedford County
- State
- Virginia
- Nearest road
- Sharp Top Access Trail
- Coordinates
- 37.43290, -79.60426
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 Peaks of Otter.
- BedfordBedford County · 15 mi awayMoonstone
- MonetaBedford County · 17 mi awayGarnet, Pyrite, Quartz
- Chestnut MountainBedford County · 17 mi awayGarnet, Biotite, Quartz
- LexingtonRockbridge County · 26 mi awayCalcite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite
- Blue RidgeRoanoke County · 26 mi awayStaurolites
- HurtPittsylvania County · 28 mi awayBlue Quartz
- Fancy HillAmherst County · 31 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- LynchburgCampbell County · 31 mi awayVirginia Greenstone, Calcite, Kyanite
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