Swanton — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Vermont

Swanton is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Vermont. Reported finds include red marble, dunham dolomite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Barney Lane
Coordinates: 44.90803, -73.09636

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.

Found at Swanton

Each chip links to all spots in the U.S. that produce that material.

Red Marble
Dunham Dolomite

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Swanton FAQ

Where is Swanton?+

Swanton is in Franklin County, Vermont, at 44.90803, -73.09636. Nearest road: Barney Lane.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Swanton?+

Swanton is reported to produce Red Marble, Dunham Dolomite.

Is collecting allowed at Swanton?+

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.

How do I get to Swanton?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.90803, -73.09636 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Barney Lane.

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