Elk Creek — Rockhounding in Grayson County, Virginia

Elk Creek is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grayson County, Virginia. Reported finds include chalcedony. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grayson County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Carsonville Road
Coordinates: 36.71823, -81.14853

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 Elk Creek

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Chalcedony

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Elk Creek FAQ

Where is Elk Creek?+

Elk Creek is in Grayson County, Virginia, at 36.71823, -81.14853. Nearest road: Carsonville Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Elk Creek?+

Elk Creek is reported to produce Chalcedony.

Is collecting allowed at Elk Creek?+

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 Elk Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.71823, -81.14853 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Carsonville Road.

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