Richford — Rockhounding in Franklin County, Vermont

Richford is a mapped rockhounding spot in Franklin County, Vermont. Reported finds include actinolite, talc, fuschite, magnetite. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Franklin County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Jay Road
Coordinates: 44.99609, -72.56523

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 Richford

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Richford.

Across the state line from Richford

Richford 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.

Richford FAQ

Where is Richford?+

Richford is in Franklin County, Vermont, at 44.99609, -72.56523. Nearest road: Jay Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Richford?+

Richford is reported to produce Actinolite, Talc, Fuschite, Magnetite.

Is collecting allowed at Richford?+

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 Richford?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.99609, -72.56523 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Jay Road.

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