Mad River — Rockhounding in Washington County, Vermont

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Washington County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Vermont Route 100
Postcode: 05674
Coordinates: 44.09281, -72.86455

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 Mad River

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Gold Placer

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Mad River FAQ

Where is Mad River?+

Mad River is in Washington County, Vermont, at 44.09281, -72.86455. Nearest road: Vermont Route 100.

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

Mad River is reported to produce Gold Placer.

Is collecting allowed at Mad 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 Mad River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.09281, -72.86455 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Vermont Route 100.

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