Rockhounding in Pendleton County, West Virginia

4 mapped rockhounding spots in Pendleton County. Most commonly produces smoky quartz, calcite, chabazite, chert.

Map showing 4 rockhounding spots in Pendleton County, West Virginia

Minerals reported in Pendleton County

Spots in Pendleton County

SpotMineralsCoordinatesAccess
FranklinMountaineer Drive38.6542, -79.3864Public
Judy GapMount Freedom Drive38.7063, -79.4659Public
Smoke HoleSmoke Hole Road38.8569, -79.2764Public
Sugar Grove road cutSugar Grove Road
  • Chabazite
38.4840, -79.3267Public

Other rockhounding counties in West Virginia

Pendleton County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Pendleton County, West Virginia?+
RockHoundR tracks 4 rockhounding spots in Pendleton County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Pendleton County?+
Spots in Pendleton County most often produce Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Chabazite, Chert, Dolomite. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Pendleton County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

Plan a Pendleton County rockhounding trip

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on the map alongside land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play