Niquette Bay — Rockhounding in Chittenden County, Vermont

Niquette Bay is a mapped rockhounding spot in Chittenden County, Vermont. Reported finds include agate, chert, jasper. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Chittenden County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Muhley Trail
Coordinates: 44.58692, -73.19284

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 Niquette Bay

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Niquette Bay.

Across the state line from Niquette Bay

Niquette Bay 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.

Niquette Bay FAQ

Where is Niquette Bay?+

Niquette Bay is in Chittenden County, Vermont, at 44.58692, -73.19284. Nearest road: Muhley Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Niquette Bay?+

Niquette Bay is reported to produce Agate, Chert, Jasper.

Is collecting allowed at Niquette Bay?+

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 Niquette Bay?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.58692, -73.19284 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Muhley Trail.

More rockhounding in Vermont

See all 28 Vermont spots →

Open Niquette Bay on the map

Use the RockHoundR app for live land overlays, weather, geology, directions, and saved finds.