Union — Rockhounding in Monroe County, West Virginia

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Monroe County
State: West Virginia
Nearest road: Buster Brown Road
Postcode: 24983
Coordinates: 37.53612, -80.51652

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 Union

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Quartz

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Union FAQ

Where is Union?+

Union is in Monroe County, West Virginia, at 37.53612, -80.51652. Nearest road: Buster Brown Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Union?+

Union is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at Union?+

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 Union?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 37.53612, -80.51652 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Buster Brown Road.

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