Skinquarter — Rockhounding in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Skinquarter 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: Ledo Road
Postcode: 23120
Coordinates: 37.40964, -77.77431

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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Skinquarter FAQ

Where is Skinquarter?+

Skinquarter is in Chesterfield County, Virginia, at 37.40964, -77.77431. Nearest road: Ledo Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Skinquarter?+

Skinquarter is reported to produce Petrified Wood, Opalized Wood.

Is collecting allowed at Skinquarter?+

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 Skinquarter?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.40964, -77.77431 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Ledo Road.

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