Lexington — Rockhounding in Rockbridge County, Virginia

Lexington is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Reported finds include calcite, chalcopyrite, dolomite, pyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rockbridge County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Flower Lane
Postcode: 24450
Coordinates: 37.77632, -79.43023

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 Lexington

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Lexington FAQ

Where is Lexington?+

Lexington is in Rockbridge County, Virginia, at 37.77632, -79.43023. Nearest road: Flower Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lexington?+

Lexington is reported to produce Calcite, Chalcopyrite, Dolomite, Pyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Lexington?+

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 Lexington?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.77632, -79.43023 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Flower Lane.

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