Where to Find Vesuvianite in the United States
3 mapped vesuvianite spots across 3 U.S. states. Vesuvianite is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Learn about vesuvianite: properties & identification →Map showing where to find vesuvianite across the United States, with 3 mapped spots
Top states for vesuvianite
States ranked by number of vesuvianite spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused vesuvianite-in-state list.
Every vesuvianite spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unnamed Location (Grossular garnet) | Fresno County |
| 36.9091, -119.3757 | Public |
| Clayton PeakLackwaxen Lake Trail | Wasatch County |
| 40.5898, -111.5499 | Public |
| EdenOld Mines Road | Lamoille County |
| 44.7679, -72.5445 | Public |
Vesuvianite rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find vesuvianite in the U.S.?+
California, Utah, Vermont have the highest concentrations of vesuvianite in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many vesuvianite rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
3 mapped spots across 3 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect vesuvianite on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like vesuvianite is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify vesuvianite in the field?+
Field identification of vesuvianite comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt vesuvianite on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
