Spottswood — Rockhounding in Rockbridge County, Virginia

Spottswood is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rockbridge County
State: Virginia
Nearest road: Otterbein Farm Lane
Postcode: 24476
Coordinates: 37.94900, -79.26954

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 Spottswood

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Quartz

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Spottswood FAQ

Where is Spottswood?+

Spottswood is in Rockbridge County, Virginia, at 37.94900, -79.26954. Nearest road: Otterbein Farm Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Spottswood?+

Spottswood is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Spottswood?+

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 Spottswood?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.94900, -79.26954 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Otterbein Farm Lane.

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