Rockhounding in Orange County, Vermont

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Orange County. Most commonly produces chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, actinolite, calcite.

Orange County rockhounding photos

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

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Gravel bars and bedrock ledges of the White River at South Royalton, downstream of the Bethel placer-gold reach, Vermont. — White RiverOrange County, Vermont

Minerals reported in Orange County

Standout in Orange County

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

Top pick
White River
Public
Orange County
The White River around Bethel and Stockbridge is Vermont's best-documented placer gold reach, with USGS-mapped gold in the gravel bars and access through the Green Mountain National Forest at Peavine Park.
Gold

Spots in Orange County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Elizabeth MineCrosstown Trail	Chalcopyrite Pyrrhotite	43.8212, -72.3374	Public
Ely MineSouth Vershire Road	Chalcopyrite Pyrrhotite Pyrite Sphalerite Tourmaline Actinolite Calcite Garnet +2 more	43.9272, -72.2848	Public
White RiverVermont Route 12A	Gold	43.9475, -72.7182	Public

Neighboring counties in Vermont

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

Across the state line from Orange 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.

Orange County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Orange County, Vermont?+

RockHoundR tracks 3 rockhounding spots in Orange County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Orange County?+

Spots in Orange County most often produce Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Actinolite, Calcite, Garnet. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Orange 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.

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