Fort Spring — Rockhounding in Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Fort Spring is a mapped rockhounding spot in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. Reported finds include calcite, celestite, dolomite, quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Map showing Fort Spring in Greenbrier County, West Virginia

Quick details

Access
Public area
Nearest road
John Foeren Way

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 Fort Spring

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Fort Spring FAQ

Where is Fort Spring?+
Fort Spring is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, at 37.74281, -80.55328. Nearest road: John Foeren Way.
What rocks and minerals can you find at Fort Spring?+
Fort Spring is reported to produce Calcite, Celestite, Dolomite, Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at Fort Spring?+
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 Fort Spring?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 37.74281, -80.55328 in Google Maps. The nearest road is John Foeren Way.

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