Devil's Den — Rockhounding in Rutland County, Vermont

Devil's Den is a mapped rockhounding spot in Rutland County, Vermont. Reported finds include smoky quartz, quartz, pyrite, ilmenite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Rutland County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Seasonal Forestry Road
Coordinates: 43.35693, -72.89278

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 Devil's Den

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Devil's Den FAQ

Where is Devil's Den?+

Devil's Den is in Rutland County, Vermont, at 43.35693, -72.89278. Nearest road: Seasonal Forestry Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Devil's Den?+

Devil's Den is reported to produce Smoky Quartz, Quartz, Pyrite, Ilmenite.

Is collecting allowed at Devil's Den?+

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 Devil's Den?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.35693, -72.89278 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Seasonal Forestry Road.

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