Gihon River — Rockhounding in Lamoille County, Vermont

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Lamoille County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Blakeville Road
Postcode: 05656
Coordinates: 44.70038, -72.55405

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 Gihon River

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

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Gihon River

Gihon 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.

Gihon River FAQ

Where is Gihon River?+

Gihon River is in Lamoille County, Vermont, at 44.70038, -72.55405. Nearest road: Blakeville Road.

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

Gihon River is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Gihon 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 Gihon River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.70038, -72.55405 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Blakeville Road.

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