Lamoille River — Rockhounding in Chittenden County, Vermont

Lamoille River is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chittenden County, Vermont. Reported finds include dolomite, chalcopyrite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chittenden County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: U.S. Route 2
Coordinates: 44.60097, -73.20333

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.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

Sources: RockHoundR public spot dataset, app land overlays, and local agency review before each trip.

Found at Lamoille River

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lamoille River.

Across the state line from Lamoille River

Lamoille River is close enough to the Vermont border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Lamoille River FAQ

Where is Lamoille River?+

Lamoille River is in Chittenden County, Vermont, at 44.60097, -73.20333. Nearest road: U.S. Route 2.

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

Lamoille River is reported to produce Dolomite, Chalcopyrite.

Is collecting allowed at Lamoille 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 Lamoille River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.60097, -73.20333 in Google Maps. The nearest road is U.S. Route 2.

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