Rockhounding in Orleans County, Vermont

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Orleans County. Most commonly produces beryl, chlorite, feldspar, garnet.

Orleans County rockhounding photos

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

1 photo

Lake Willoughby between Mount Hor and Mount Pisgah, whose Route 5A road-cuts yield beryl and garnet, Westmore, Orleans County, Vermont. — Lake WilloughbyOrleans County, Vermont

Minerals reported in Orleans County

Standout in Orleans County

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

Top pick
Lake Willoughby
Public
Orleans County
The Route 5A road-cuts along the east shore of Lake Willoughby expose granite pegmatite carrying beryl, garnet, vesuvianite, and books of plumose muscovite, set beneath the fjord-like cliffs of Mount Pisgah and Mount Hor.
Muscovite, Beryl, Garnet, Idocrase

Spots in Orleans County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Jay PeakLong Trail	Malachite Chlorite Feldspar	44.9223, -72.5226	Public
Lake WilloughbySouth Trail	Muscovite Beryl Garnet Idocrase	44.7276, -72.0329	Public
Missisquoi RiverLoop Road	Gold	44.8662, -72.4168	Public

Neighboring counties in Vermont

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

Across the state line from Orleans 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.

Orleans County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Orleans County, Vermont?+

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

What rocks and minerals are common in Orleans County?+

Spots in Orleans County most often produce Beryl, Chlorite, Feldspar, Garnet, Gold. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Orleans 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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