Lake Willoughby — Rockhounding in Orleans County, Vermont

Lake Willoughby is a mapped rockhounding spot in Orleans County, Vermont. Reported finds include muscovite, beryl, garnet, idocrase. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orleans County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: South Trail
Coordinates: 44.72759, -72.03294

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 Lake Willoughby

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Lake Willoughby.

Across the state line from Lake Willoughby

Lake Willoughby 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.

Lake Willoughby FAQ

Where is Lake Willoughby?+

Lake Willoughby is in Orleans County, Vermont, at 44.72759, -72.03294. Nearest road: South Trail.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Lake Willoughby?+

Lake Willoughby is reported to produce Muscovite, Beryl, Garnet, Idocrase.

Is collecting allowed at Lake Willoughby?+

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 Lake Willoughby?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.72759, -72.03294 in Google Maps. The nearest road is South Trail.

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