Roseland — Rockhounding in Nelson County, Virginia

Roseland is a mapped rockhounding spot in Nelson County, Virginia. Reported finds include blue quartz, ilmenite, rutile. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Nelson County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Roseland Road
Postcode: 22964
Coordinates: 37.74501, -78.97588

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 Roseland

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Roseland FAQ

Where is Roseland?+

Roseland is in Nelson County, Virginia, at 37.74501, -78.97588. Nearest road: Roseland Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Roseland?+

Roseland is reported to produce Blue Quartz, Ilmenite, Rutile.

Is collecting allowed at Roseland?+

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 Roseland?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.74501, -78.97588 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Roseland Road.

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