Rockhounding in Lamoille County, Vermont

5 mapped rockhounding spots in Lamoille County. Most commonly produces gold, asbestos, calcite, diopside.

Lamoille County rockhounding photos

Representative spot and material photos from this county, shown where verified public image records are available.

1 photo

Waterbury Reservoir on the Little River, a Vermont gold stream, seen from Little River State Park, Vermont. — Little RiverLamoille County, Vermont

Minerals reported in Lamoille County

Standout in Lamoille County

Hand-picked spot in Lamoille County, chosen for unusual mineralogy or documented public access. Each card opens the full coordinates and access notes.

Top pick
Little River
Public
Lamoille County
Little River, which drops from the hills above Stowe into the Waterbury Reservoir, is an aptly named Vermont gold stream with fine flour gold in its gravels.
Gold

Spots in Lamoille County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
EdenOld Mines Road	Asbestos Vesuvianite Serpentine Garnet Epidote Diopside Calcite	44.7679, -72.5445	Public
Gihon RiverBlakeville Road	Gold	44.7004, -72.5541	Public
Gold BrookNorth Hollow Road	Gold	44.4478, -72.6612	Public
Lamoille RiverRiver Road East	Gold	44.6277, -72.6808	Public
Little RiverCemetery Street	Gold	44.4713, -72.6791	Public

Neighboring counties in Vermont

Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Lamoille County. A natural extension if Lamoille County is already on your trip plan.

Across the state line from Lamoille County

Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Vermont.

Lamoille County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Lamoille County, Vermont?+

RockHoundR tracks 5 rockhounding spots in Lamoille County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Lamoille County?+

Spots in Lamoille County most often produce Gold, Asbestos, Calcite, Diopside, Epidote. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Lamoille County rockhounding spots on public land?+

Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.

Plan a Lamoille County rockhounding trip

Open RockHoundR to see these spots on the map alongside land overlays, weather, geology, and your saved finds.