Bonys Run — Rockhounding in Montgomery County, Virginia

Bonys Run is a mapped rockhounding spot in Montgomery County, Virginia. Reported finds include smithsonite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Montgomery County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Bonys Run Road
Postcode: 24162
Coordinates: 37.14070, -80.25091

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 Bonys Run

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Smithsonite

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Bonys Run FAQ

Where is Bonys Run?+

Bonys Run is in Montgomery County, Virginia, at 37.14070, -80.25091. Nearest road: Bonys Run Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Bonys Run?+

Bonys Run is reported to produce Smithsonite.

Is collecting allowed at Bonys Run?+

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 Bonys Run?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.14070, -80.25091 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Bonys Run Road.

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