Gold near Burlington, VT
10 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.
Map of 10 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Burlington, Vermont
Closest gold spots to Burlington
- Little RiverLamoille County, Vermont26 mi · 33 min driveGold
- Gold BrookLamoille County, Vermont27 mi · 34 min driveGold
- Lamoille RiverLamoille County, Vermont28 mi · 35 min driveGold
- Mad RiverWashington County, Vermont32 mi · 39 min driveGold
- Gihon RiverLamoille County, Vermont36 mi · 45 min driveGold
- White RiverOrange County, Vermont44 mi · 55 min driveGold
Types of gold reported near Burlington
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold9
- Gold Nugget1
- Gold Placer1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Burlington
Sorted by distance from Burlington. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little RiverCemetery Street | Lamoille County | 44.4713, -72.6791 | Public | |
| Gold BrookNorth Hollow Road | Lamoille County | 44.4478, -72.6612 | Public | |
| Lamoille RiverRiver Road East | Lamoille County | 44.6277, -72.6808 | Public | |
| Mad RiverVermont Route 100 | Washington County | 44.0928, -72.8645 | Public | |
| Gihon RiverBlakeville Road | Lamoille County | 44.7004, -72.5541 | Public | |
| White RiverVermont Route 12A | Orange County | 43.9475, -72.7182 | Public | |
| Missisquoi RiverLoop Road | Orleans County | 44.8662, -72.4168 | Public | |
| Indian StreamIndian Stream Road | Coös County |
| 45.2811, -71.2916 | Public |
| Swift RiverTekwood Road | Oxford County | 44.7371, -70.6080 | Public | |
| Acton Lead MinesOrchard Road | York County |
| 43.4832, -70.9104 | Public |
Gold near Burlington FAQ
Where can I find gold near Burlington?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Burlington report gold. The closest is Little River in Lamoille County 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?+
10 of the 10 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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