Gold Brook: Gold Prospecting in Lamoille County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

Gold Brook is a mapped rockhounding spot in Lamoille County, Vermont. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lamoille County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: North Hollow Road
Postcode: 05672
Coordinates: 44.44778, -72.66119

Geology at Gold Brook

This spot sits on Stowe Formation - feldspathic quartzite, mapped as quartzite that formed roughly 1000 to 485 million years ago. Gold in metamorphic belts like this is typically tied to quartz veins and shear zones, with placer color in the creeks that cut them.

Mapped unit: Stowe Formation - feldspathic quartzite
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: quartzite
Elevation: 1,030 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 Gold Brook

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 76°F in midsummer and 24°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 2°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, MORRISVILLE-STOWE STATE AP station (6 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

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 Gold Brook

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Gold Brook.

Across the state line from Gold Brook

Gold Brook 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.

Gold Brook FAQ

Where is Gold Brook?+

Gold Brook is in Lamoille County, Vermont, at 44.44778, -72.66119. Nearest road: North Hollow Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gold Brook?+

Gold Brook is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Gold Brook?+

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 Gold Brook?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Gold Brook?+

The most comfortable months at Gold Brook are April to October.

How do I get to Gold Brook?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.44778, -72.66119 in Google Maps. The nearest road is North Hollow Road.

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