South Alburg — Rockhounding in Grand Isle County, Vermont
South Alburg is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand Isle County, Vermont. Reported finds include quartz. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.
Map showing South Alburg in Grand Isle County, Vermont
Quick details
- Access
- Public area
- County
- Grand Isle County
- State
- Vermont
- Nearest road
- U.S. Route 2 South
- Postcode
- 05440
- Coordinates
- 44.89687, -73.27574
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.
Nearby rockhounding spots
Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of South Alburg.
- QuarryGrand Isle County · 1 mi awayMarcasite, Fossils, Gastropods
- SwantonFranklin County · 9 mi awayRed Marble, Dunham Dolomite
- Grand IsleGrand Isle County · 18 mi awayQuartz, Calcite, Pyrite Concretions
- Lamoille RiverChittenden County · 21 mi awayDolomite, Chalcopyrite
- Niquette BayChittenden County · 22 mi awayAgate, Chert, Jasper
- East FletcherFranklin County · 25 mi awayPyrite
- Lamoille RiverLamoille County · 35 mi awayGold Placer
- RichfordFranklin County · 35 mi awayActinolite, Talc, Fuschite
South Alburg FAQ
Where is South Alburg?+
South Alburg is in Grand Isle County, Vermont, at 44.89687, -73.27574. Nearest road: U.S. Route 2 South.
What rocks and minerals can you find at South Alburg?+
South Alburg is reported to produce Quartz.
Is collecting allowed at South Alburg?+
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 South Alburg?+
Open the directions link to navigate to 44.89687, -73.27574 in Google Maps. The nearest road is U.S. Route 2 South.
