Where to Find Gold in Vermont
Vermont has 7 mapped collecting spots that report gold, spread across 4 counties. The largest share sits in Lamoille County County with 4 spots. 7 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 7 gold collecting spots in Vermont
Best counties for gold in Vermont
Ranked by the number of mapped gold spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lamoille County4 spots
- Orange County1 spot
- Orleans County1 spot
- Washington County1 spot
Every gold spot we track in Vermont
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gihon RiverBlakeville Road | Lamoille County | 44.7004, -72.5541 | Public | |
| Gold BrookNorth Hollow Road | Lamoille County | 44.4478, -72.6612 | Public | |
| Lamoille RiverRiver Road East | Lamoille County | 44.6277, -72.6808 | Public | |
| Little RiverCemetery Street | Lamoille County | 44.4713, -72.6791 | Public | |
| White RiverVermont Route 12A | Orange County | 43.9475, -72.7182 | Public | |
| Missisquoi RiverLoop Road | Orleans County | 44.8662, -72.4168 | Public | |
| Mad RiverVermont Route 100 | Washington County | 44.0928, -72.8645 | Public |
Before you go
Read the gold identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Gold in the encyclopedia.
Gold in Vermont FAQ
Where can you find gold in Vermont?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lamoille County County, Orange County County, and Orleans County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many gold spots are mapped in Vermont?+
7 spots across 4 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect gold in Vermont?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 7 of the 7 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
Where else to find gold
More minerals to hunt in Vermont
Hunt gold in Vermont with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
