Where to Find Gold in Vermont
7 mapped gold rockhounding spots in Vermont, across 4 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Lamoille County, Orange County, and Orleans County. Recreational gold panning is allowed on much BLM and Forest Service land.
Map of 7 gold rockhounding spots in Vermont
Gold by county in Vermont
Counties ranked by number of gold spots in our database.
Every gold spot in Vermont
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| 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 |
Gold in Vermont FAQ
Where can I find gold in Vermont?+
RockHoundR tracks 7 gold spots in Vermont, spread across 4 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lamoille County.
Is collecting gold legal in Vermont?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like gold is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Vermont, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best gold location in Vermont?+
Lamoille County has the most gold spots in our database for Vermont. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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