Hurricane Knob — Rockhounding in Patrick County, Virginia

Hurricane Knob is a mapped rockhounding spot in Patrick County, Virginia. Reported finds include kyanite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Patrick County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Kettle Hollow Lane
Postcode: 24120
Coordinates: 36.70751, -80.45205

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 Hurricane Knob

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Kyanite

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Hurricane Knob FAQ

Where is Hurricane Knob?+

Hurricane Knob is in Patrick County, Virginia, at 36.70751, -80.45205. Nearest road: Kettle Hollow Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Hurricane Knob?+

Hurricane Knob is reported to produce Kyanite.

Is collecting allowed at Hurricane Knob?+

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 Hurricane Knob?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 36.70751, -80.45205 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Kettle Hollow Lane.

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