Lamoille River: Gold Prospecting in Lamoille County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

Lamoille River 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: River Road East
Postcode: 05656
Coordinates: 44.62770, -72.68080

Geology at Lamoille River

This spot sits on Jay Peak Formation - schist member, mapped as phyllite, muscovite schist, and 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: Jay Peak Formation - schist member
Age: 1000–485 Ma (Neoproterozoic to Cambrian)
Rock types: phyllite, muscovite schist, and quartzite
Elevation: 480 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 Lamoille River

Best months: April to October. Typical highs run 78°F in midsummer and 26°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 6°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, JOHNSON 2 N station (2 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 Lamoille River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Lamoille River

Lamoille River 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.

Lamoille River FAQ

Where is Lamoille River?+

Lamoille River is in Lamoille County, Vermont, at 44.62770, -72.68080. Nearest road: River Road East.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lamoille River?+

Lamoille River is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Lamoille River?+

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 Lamoille River?+

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 Lamoille River?+

The most comfortable months at Lamoille River are April to October.

How do I get to Lamoille River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.62770, -72.68080 in Google Maps. The nearest road is River Road East.

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