Knobly Mountain — Rockhounding in Mineral County, West Virginia

Knobly Mountain is a mapped rockhounding spot in Mineral County, West Virginia. Reported finds include celestite, blue calcite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Mineral County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Cameron Orchard Road
Postcode: 26743
Coordinates: 39.34748, -79.01494

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 Knobly Mountain

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Celestite
Blue Calcite

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Knobly Mountain FAQ

Where is Knobly Mountain?+

Knobly Mountain is in Mineral County, West Virginia, at 39.34748, -79.01494. Nearest road: Cameron Orchard Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Knobly Mountain?+

Knobly Mountain is reported to produce Celestite, Blue Calcite.

Is collecting allowed at Knobly Mountain?+

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 Knobly Mountain?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 39.34748, -79.01494 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Cameron Orchard Road.

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