Rockhounding in Washington County, Vermont

1 mapped rockhounding spot in Washington County. Most commonly produces gold.

Washington County rockhounding photos

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

1 photo

The Warren covered bridge over the Mad River, a placer-gold stream in the Mad River Valley, Warren, Washington County, Vermont. — Mad RiverWashington County, Vermont

Minerals reported in Washington County

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Standout in Washington County

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

Top pick
Mad River
Public
Washington County
The Mad River in the Mad River Valley carries fine placer gold in its gravels, part of the same gold belt that runs through central Vermont.
Gold

Spots in Washington County

Spot	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
Mad RiverVermont Route 100	Gold	44.0928, -72.8645	Public

Neighboring counties in Vermont

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

Across the state line from Washington 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.

Washington County FAQ

Where can I rockhound in Washington County, Vermont?+

RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Washington County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.

What rocks and minerals are common in Washington County?+

Spots in Washington County most often produce Gold. Individual spots can vary widely.

Are these Washington 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.

Plan a Washington County rockhounding trip

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