Gold Panning and Prospecting near Burlington, VT
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Burlington report gold. The closest is Little River, about 26 miles out (33 min drive).
Recreational gold collecting means panning placer gravels where moving water has concentrated heavy flakes and the occasional nugget, or working the dumps of historic lode districts.
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Burlington
Best spotLittle RiverLamoille County, Vermont · 26 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Gold BrookLamoille County, Vermont · 27 mi awayPublic access · Gold- Lamoille RiverLamoille County, Vermont · 28 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Best spotMad RiverWashington County, Vermont · 32 mi awayPublic access · Gold- Gihon RiverLamoille County, Vermont · 36 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Best spotWhite RiverOrange County, Vermont · 44 mi awayPublic access · Gold- Missisquoi RiverOrleans County, Vermont · 47 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Best spotWild Ammonoosuc RiverGrafton County, New Hampshire · 67 mi awayPublic access · Gold Placer, Gold Nugget
Best spotTunnel BrookGrafton County, New Hampshire · 70 mi awayPublic access · Gold Placer, Gold Nugget
Best spotCamp Plymouth State ParkWindsor County, Vermont · 74 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Best spotIndian StreamCoös County, New Hampshire · 109 mi awayPublic access · Gold Nugget, Gold Placer
Best spotSwift River at Coos CanyonOxford County, Maine · 128 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Garnet, Magnetite +1- Acton Lead MinesYork County, Maine · 133 mi awayPublic access · Andalusite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite +9
Types of gold reported near Burlington
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold10
- Gold Nugget3
- Gold Placer3
Gold near Burlington FAQ
Where can I find gold near Burlington?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Burlington report gold. The closest is Little River in Lamoille County, roughly 26 miles away (33 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Burlington?+
13 of the 13 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Do I need a permit to pan for gold?+
Hand panning is generally allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land that is not under an active mining claim, with no permit needed for pans and hand tools. Sluices and dredges fall under state rules and often do need permits. Check claim maps before working a creek: panning someone's claim is theft.
How far from Burlington do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 26 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 133 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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