Rockhounding in Bennington County, Vermont
1 mapped rockhounding spot in Bennington County. Most commonly produces biotite, blue quartz, feldspar, garnet.
Map showing 1 rockhounding spot in Bennington County, Vermont
Minerals reported in Bennington County
- Biotite1
- Blue Quartz1
- Feldspar1
- Garnet1
- Hornblende1
Spots in Bennington County
| Spot | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| BenningtonVermont Route 9 |
| 42.8785, -73.1161 | Public |
Neighboring counties in Vermont
Adjacent rockhounding counties, ranked by how close their centroids sit to Bennington County. A natural extension if Bennington County is already on your trip plan.
- Windsor County~42 mi3 spotsTop: Calcite, Pyrite, Actinolite
- Rutland County~45 mi3 spotsTop: Green Aventurine, Ilmenite, Marble
- Orange County~78 mi3 spotsTop: Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Actinolite
- Lamoille County~122 mi5 spotsTop: Gold, Asbestos, Calcite
- Grand Isle County~134 mi3 spotsTop: Quartz, Calcite, Fossils
- Franklin County~139 mi3 spotsTop: Actinolite, Dunham Dolomite, Fuschite
Across the state line from Bennington County
Rockhounding counties in neighboring states within driving range. Geology rarely respects state borders — these are often the closest mapped spots you can reach without going deeper into Vermont.
- Franklin County~33 miMassachusetts · 10 spotsTop: Agate, Chalcopyrite, Garnet
- Berkshire County~35 miMassachusetts · 3 spotsTop: Asbestos, Green Quartz, Smoky Quartz
- Hampshire County~38 miMassachusetts · 12 spotsTop: Beryl, Rhodonite, Smoky Quartz
- Cheshire County~39 miNew Hampshire · 7 spotsTop: Beryl, Fluorite, Aquamarine
Bennington County FAQ
Where can I rockhound in Bennington County, Vermont?+
RockHoundR tracks 1 rockhounding spot in Bennington County. Each entry below has coordinates, mineral notes, and access type. Always confirm local rules before collecting.
What rocks and minerals are common in Bennington County?+
Spots in Bennington County most often produce Biotite, Blue Quartz, Feldspar, Garnet, Hornblende. Individual spots can vary widely.
Are these Bennington County rockhounding spots on public land?+
Most spots in this list are tagged public, but access can change with seasons, claims, and local closures. Always verify before driving out — links in the app open the right BLM, USFS, or county pages.
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