Laurel Fork — Rockhounding in Carroll County, Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Carroll County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Fireside Drive
Postcode: 24352
Coordinates: 36.72757, -80.50624

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 Laurel Fork

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Quartz

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Laurel Fork FAQ

Where is Laurel Fork?+

Laurel Fork is in Carroll County, Virginia, at 36.72757, -80.50624. Nearest road: Fireside Drive.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Laurel Fork?+

Laurel Fork is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Laurel Fork?+

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 Laurel Fork?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.72757, -80.50624 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Fireside Drive.

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