Ely Mine — Rockhounding in Orange County, Vermont

Ely Mine is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orange County, Vermont. Reported finds include chalcopyrite, pyrrhotite, pyrite, sphalerite, tourmaline, and more. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orange County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: South Vershire Road
Postcode: 05079
Coordinates: 43.92724, -72.28479

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 Ely Mine

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Nearby rockhounding spots

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Across the state line from Ely Mine

Ely Mine 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.

Ely Mine FAQ

Where is Ely Mine?+

Ely Mine is in Orange County, Vermont, at 43.92724, -72.28479. Nearest road: South Vershire Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ely Mine?+

Ely Mine is reported to produce Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Tourmaline, Actinolite, Calcite, Garnet, Hornblende, Malachite.

Is collecting allowed at Ely Mine?+

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 Ely Mine?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.92724, -72.28479 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Vershire Road.

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