Missisquoi River — Rockhounding in Orleans County, Vermont

Missisquoi River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orleans County, Vermont. Reported finds include gold placer. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orleans County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Loop Road
Postcode: 05874
Coordinates: 44.86619, -72.41679

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 Missisquoi River

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Gold Placer

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Missisquoi River FAQ

Where is Missisquoi River?+

Missisquoi River is in Orleans County, Vermont, at 44.86619, -72.41679. Nearest road: Loop Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Missisquoi River?+

Missisquoi River is reported to produce Gold Placer.

Is collecting allowed at Missisquoi River?+

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 Missisquoi River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.86619, -72.41679 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Loop Road.

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