Rockhounding in Vermont

28 mapped spots across 11 counties. Vermont produces a wide range of rockhounding-grade material — see the full list of spots, minerals, and access notes below.

Top minerals found in Vermont

Counts reflect how many spots in this list mention each mineral.

Rockhounding by county in Vermont

County pages are linked once we have at least 3 mapped spots for a focused guide with coordinates, mineral notes, and nearby spots.

Every rockhounding spot in Vermont

Sorted by county. Tap coordinates to open in Google Maps, or open RockHoundR for the full map view with land overlays and weather.

Spot	County	Minerals	Coordinates	Access
BenningtonVermont Route 9	Bennington County	Blue Quartz Cabochon Material Garnet Feldspar Biotite Hornblende	42.8785, -73.1161	Public
Lamoille RiverU.S. Route 2	Chittenden County	Dolomite Chalcopyrite	44.6010, -73.2033	Public
Niquette BayMuhley Trail	Chittenden County	Agate Chert Jasper	44.5869, -73.1928	Public
East FletcherBakersfield Road	Franklin County	Pyrite	44.7203, -72.8308	Public
RichfordJay Road	Franklin County	Actinolite Talc Fuschite Magnetite	44.9961, -72.5652	Public
SwantonBarney Lane	Franklin County	Red Marble Dunham Dolomite	44.9080, -73.0964	Public
Grand IsleNautical Court	Grand Isle County	Quartz Calcite Pyrite Concretions	44.6322, -73.2704	Public
QuarrySummit Road	Grand Isle County	Marcasite Fossils Gastropods	44.9059, -73.2985	Public
South AlburgU.S. Route 2 South	Grand Isle County	Quartz	44.8969, -73.2757	Public
EdenOld Mines Road	Lamoille County	Asbestos Vesuvianite Serpentine Garnet Epidote Diopside Calcite	44.7679, -72.5445	Public
Gihon RiverBlakeville Road	Lamoille County	Gold Placer	44.7004, -72.5541	Public
Gold BrookNorth Hollow Road	Lamoille County	Gold Placer	44.4478, -72.6612	Public
Lamoille RiverRiver Road East	Lamoille County	Gold Placer	44.6277, -72.6808	Public
Little RiverCemetery Street	Lamoille County	Gold Placer	44.4713, -72.6791	Public
Elizabeth MineCrosstown Trail	Orange County	Chalcopyrite Pyrrhotite	43.8212, -72.3374	Public
Ely MineSouth Vershire Road	Orange County	Chalcopyrite Pyrrhotite Pyrite Sphalerite Tourmaline Actinolite Calcite Garnet +2 more	43.9272, -72.2848	Public
White RiverVermont Route 12A	Orange County	Gold Placer	43.9475, -72.7182	Public
Jay PeakLong Trail	Orleans County	Malachite Chlorite Feldspar	44.9223, -72.5226	Public
Lake WilloughbySouth Trail	Orleans County	Muscovite Beryl Garnet Idocrase	44.7276, -72.0329	Public
Missisquoi RiverLoop Road	Orleans County	Gold Placer	44.8662, -72.4168	Public
Devil's DenSeasonal Forestry Road	Rutland County	Smoky Quartz Quartz Pyrite Ilmenite	43.3569, -72.8928	Public
ProctorPleasant Street	Rutland County	Marble	43.6302, -73.0572	Public
Round HillCold River Road	Rutland County	Green Aventurine	43.5614, -72.9241	Public
Mad RiverVermont Route 100	Washington County	Gold Placer	44.0928, -72.8645	Public
Adams BrookAdams Hill Road	Windham County	Serpentine Quartz Red Agate Orange Agate Green Agate	42.9508, -72.7582	Public
GassettsVermont Route 103 North	Windsor County	Quartz Garnet Tourmaline Staurolite Kyanite Actinolite Diopside Calcite +2 more	43.3322, -72.6158	Public
LudlowVermont Route 103 South	Windsor County	Tourmaline Pyrite Talc Calcite Diopside	43.3915, -72.6752	Public
PerkinsvilleMaple Street	Windsor County	Pyrite Pyrrhotite Chlorite Ilmenite Smoky Quartz Calcite Actinolite Biotite	43.3387, -72.5068	Public

Vermont rockhounding FAQ

Is rockhounding legal in Vermont?+

Casual hand collecting is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Vermont, with daily and annual limits set by the managing field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal lands are off-limits. Always confirm rules with the local agency before a trip.

What rocks and minerals can you find in Vermont?+

Vermont spots in this list most commonly produce Gold Placer, Calcite, Pyrite, Garnet, Quartz. The full list across all spots is broader.

How many rockhounding sites are in Vermont?+

RockHoundR currently lists 28 rockhounding spots in Vermont across 11 counties. Many more exist; the app keeps your private finds saved alongside the public ones.

Can I take rocks home from Vermont public land?+

On most BLM and Forest Service land, recreational hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed in reasonable amounts. Vertebrate fossils, archaeological items, and posted mining-claim minerals are not. Check the field office for current limits.

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