Pendleton County Agate — agate rockhounding site near Franklin, WV
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Pendleton County Agate

Rockhounding site in Franklin, West Virginia · Agate & Jasper

Pendleton County Agate is a agate rockhounding site near Franklin, WV. Fee varies. Best season: Summer and fall low water.

Typical season: Summer and fall low water

Key facts

Structured details for trip planning — verify access and fees with the land manager before you visit.

Specimen type
Agate
Primary specimens
Agate, Chalcedony, Jasper
Fee status
Fee varies
Nearest town
Franklin
State
West Virginia
Coordinates
38.64000, -79.33000
Best season
Summer and fall low water
Access difficulty
Easy creek gravel work
Camping
Spruce Knob area dispersed camping
Activities
Stream gravel collecting
Facilities
Franklin town services
Last updated
July 5, 2026

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The experience

  • Best time to visitSummer and fall low water
  • AccessEasy creek gravel work
  • FacilitiesFranklin town services
  • Camping nearbySpruce Knob area dispersed camping

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