Rockhounding in Rutland County, Vermont

3 mapped rockhounding spots in Rutland County. Most commonly produces green aventurine, ilmenite, marble, pyrite.

Rutland County rockhounding photos

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

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Mount Tabor, Vermont, whose Green Mountain National Forest slopes hold the Devil's Den quartz-crystal site, Rutland County. — Devil's DenRutland County, Vermont

Minerals reported in Rutland County

Standout in Rutland County

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

Top pick
Devil's Den
Public
Rutland County
Devil's Den, high on Mount Tabor inside the Green Mountain National Forest, is one of the finest alpine quartz-crystal sites in the northeastern United States, producing smoky quartz and occasional amethyst in pockets in schist.
Smoky Quartz, Quartz, Pyrite, Ilmenite

Spots in Rutland County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Devil's DenSeasonal Forestry Road	Smoky Quartz Quartz Pyrite Ilmenite	43.3569, -72.8928	Public
ProctorPleasant Street	Marble	43.6302, -73.0572	Public
Round HillCold River Road	Green Aventurine	43.5614, -72.9241	Public

Neighboring counties in Vermont

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

Across the state line from Rutland 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.

Rutland County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Rutland County, Vermont?+

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

What rocks and minerals are common in Rutland County?+

Spots in Rutland County most often produce Green Aventurine, Ilmenite, Marble, Pyrite, Quartz. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Rutland 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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