Red House — Rockhounding in Campbell County, Virginia
Red House is a mapped rockhounding spot in Campbell County, Virginia. Reported finds include amethyst. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing Red House in Campbell County, Virginia
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Campbell County
- State
- Virginia
- Coordinates
- 37.20543, -78.86765
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 Red House.
- BrooknealCampbell County · 11 mi awayAmethyst
- Charlotte CourthouseCharlotte County · 15 mi awayAmethyst, Quartz
- LynchburgCampbell County · 16 mi awayVirginia Greenstone, Calcite, Kyanite
- Wreck Island CreekAppomattox County · 20 mi awayChrysocolla
- AmherstAmherst County · 25 mi awayAmethyst
- HurtPittsylvania County · 26 mi awayBlue Quartz
- Leigh MountainPrince Edward County · 28 mi awayGarnet, Kyanite, Rutile
- Willis MountainBuckingham County · 29 mi awayKyanite, Manganese, Apatite
Red House FAQ
Where is Red House?+
Red House is in Campbell County, Virginia, at 37.20543, -78.86765.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Red House?+
Red House is reported to produce Amethyst.
Is collecting allowed at Red House?+
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 Red House?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.20543, -78.86765 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.
