Grand Isle — Rockhounding in Grand Isle County, Vermont

Grand Isle is a mapped rockhounding spot in Grand Isle County, Vermont. Reported finds include quartz, calcite, pyrite concretions. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Grand Isle County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Nautical Court
Postcode: 05486
Coordinates: 44.63220, -73.27040

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 Grand Isle

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Grand Isle.

Across the state line from Grand Isle

Grand Isle 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.

Grand Isle FAQ

Where is Grand Isle?+

Grand Isle is in Grand Isle County, Vermont, at 44.63220, -73.27040. Nearest road: Nautical Court.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Grand Isle?+

Grand Isle is reported to produce Quartz, Calcite, Pyrite Concretions.

Is collecting allowed at Grand Isle?+

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 Grand Isle?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.63220, -73.27040 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Nautical Court.

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