South Alburg: Quartz Rockhounding in Grand Isle County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

South Alburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand Isle County, Vermont. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand Isle County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: U.S. Route 2 South
Postcode: 05440
Coordinates: 44.89687, -73.27574

Geology at South Alburg

This spot sits on Stony Point Formation, mapped as shale and limestone that formed roughly 460 to 445 million years ago. Carbonate rock like this dissolves and weathers readily, so fresh road cuts, quarries, and creek exposures are typically the most productive ground.

Mapped unit: Stony Point Formation
Age: 460–445 Ma (Late Ordovician)
Rock types: shale and limestone
Elevation: 110 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit South Alburg

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 82°F in midsummer and 28°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 11°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, CHAZY station (6 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at South Alburg

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Quartz Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of South Alburg.

Across the state line from South Alburg

South Alburg is close enough to the Vermont border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

South Alburg FAQ

Where is South Alburg?+

South Alburg is in Grand Isle County, Vermont, at 44.89687, -73.27574. Nearest road: U.S. Route 2 South.

What rocks and minerals can you find at South Alburg?+

South Alburg is reported to produce Quartz.

Is collecting allowed at South Alburg?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to South Alburg?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit South Alburg?+

The most comfortable months at South Alburg are April to November.

How do I get to South Alburg?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.89687, -73.27574 in Google Maps. The nearest road is U.S. Route 2 South.

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