Ladysmith — Rockhounding in Caroline County, Virginia

Ladysmith is a mapped rockhounding spot in Caroline County, Virginia. Reported finds include green beryl, feldspar, quartz, black tourmaline. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Caroline County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Galyen Lane
Postcode: 22546
Coordinates: 37.98206, -77.58309

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 Ladysmith

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

Green Beryl
Feldspar
Quartz
Black Tourmaline

Nearby rockhounding spots

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Ladysmith FAQ

Where is Ladysmith?+

Ladysmith is in Caroline County, Virginia, at 37.98206, -77.58309. Nearest road: Galyen Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ladysmith?+

Ladysmith is reported to produce Green Beryl, Feldspar, Quartz, Black Tourmaline.

Is collecting allowed at Ladysmith?+

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 Ladysmith?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.98206, -77.58309 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Galyen Lane.

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