Perkinsville: Pyrite & Pyrrhotite Rockhounding in Windsor County, Vermont

Updated June 2026

Perkinsville is a mapped rockhounding spot in Windsor County, Vermont. Reported finds include pyrite, pyrrhotite, chlorite, ilmenite, smoky quartz, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Windsor County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Maple Street
Postcode: 05150
Coordinates: 43.33867, -72.50685

Geology at Perkinsville

This spot sits on Amphibolite, mapped as amphibolite that formed roughly 1400 to 1200 million years ago. Metamorphic terrain like this typically carries quartz veins and sweats, and weathered crystals tend to end up in the soils and streams below.

Mapped unit: Amphibolite
Age: 1400–1200 Ma (Mesoproterozoic)
Rock types: amphibolite
Elevation: 520 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 Perkinsville

Best months: April to November. Typical highs run 83°F in midsummer and 29°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 9°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, N SPRINGFIELD LAKE station (0 mi away).

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 Perkinsville

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Perkinsville.

Across the state line from Perkinsville

Perkinsville 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.

Perkinsville FAQ

Where is Perkinsville?+

Perkinsville is in Windsor County, Vermont, at 43.33867, -72.50685. Nearest road: Maple Street.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Perkinsville?+

Perkinsville is reported to produce Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Chlorite, Ilmenite, Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Actinolite, Biotite.

Is collecting allowed at Perkinsville?+

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 Perkinsville?+

A rock hammer, a small pry bar, gloves, and safety glasses cover most crystal ground. A screen helps in loose pocket soil, and newspaper protects points on the way out.

When is the best time to visit Perkinsville?+

The most comfortable months at Perkinsville are April to November.

How do I get to Perkinsville?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.33867, -72.50685 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Maple Street.

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