Glade Hill — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Virginia

Glade Hill is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Virginia. Reported finds include yellow apatite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Virginia
Coordinates: 36.96957, -79.74492

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 Glade Hill

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Yellow Apatite

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Glade Hill FAQ

Where is Glade Hill?+

Glade Hill is in Franklin County, Virginia, at 36.96957, -79.74492.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Glade Hill?+

Glade Hill is reported to produce Yellow Apatite.

Is collecting allowed at Glade Hill?+

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 Glade Hill?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.96957, -79.74492 in Google Maps. Some spots are remote — check road conditions before driving out.

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