Dark Hollow — Rockhounding in Madison County, Virginia

Dark Hollow is a mapped rockhounding spot in Madison County, Virginia. Reported finds include copper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Madison County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Rapidan Fire Road
Coordinates: 38.51076, -78.42192

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 Dark Hollow

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Copper

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Dark Hollow FAQ

Where is Dark Hollow?+

Dark Hollow is in Madison County, Virginia, at 38.51076, -78.42192. Nearest road: Rapidan Fire Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Dark Hollow?+

Dark Hollow is reported to produce Copper.

Is collecting allowed at Dark Hollow?+

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 Dark Hollow?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 38.51076, -78.42192 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Rapidan Fire Road.

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