Mosely — Rockhounding in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Mosely is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Reported finds include petrified wood, opalized wood. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chesterfield County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Otterdale Road
Postcode: 23120
Coordinates: 37.42363, -77.72762

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.

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Mosely FAQ

Where is Mosely?+

Mosely is in Chesterfield County, Virginia, at 37.42363, -77.72762. Nearest road: Otterdale Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Mosely?+

Mosely is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Mosely?+

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 Mosely?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.42363, -77.72762 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Otterdale Road.

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