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Alderson
Alderson is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsQuartz & Crystals rockhounding sites in West Virginia
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
8 quartz & crystals destinations in West Virginia.
Rockhounding sites in West Virginia — quartz & crystals: 8 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. quartz & crystals rockhounding sites and the West Virginia state page.
Quartz & Crystals collecting in West Virginia
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
We currently document 8 quartz & crystals collecting sites in West Virginia. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Quartz & Crystals destinations in West Virginia vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full West Virginia state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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Frazer
Frazer is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Greer
Greer is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Pink Calcite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Judy Gap
Judy Gap is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Calcite crystals, Dolomite crystals, Smoky Quartz, Travertine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Knobly Mountain
Knobly Mountain is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Celestite crystals (blue), Blue Calcite crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Lewisburg
Lewisburg is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Smoky Quartz. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Smoke Hole Quartz
Quartz crystal pockets occur in limestone and sandstone of the Smoke Hole canyon region along the South Branch Potomac.
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Union
Union is a documented mineral occurrence near WV. Reported specimens include Quartz crystals. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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