Missisquoi River — Rockhounding in Orleans County, Vermont

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Orleans County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Loop Road
Postcode: 05874
Coordinates: 44.86619, -72.41679

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 Missisquoi 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

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Missisquoi River.

Across the state line from Missisquoi River

Missisquoi 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.

Missisquoi River FAQ

Where is Missisquoi River?+

Missisquoi River is in Orleans County, Vermont, at 44.86619, -72.41679. Nearest road: Loop Road.

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

Missisquoi River is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Missisquoi 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 Missisquoi River?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 44.86619, -72.41679 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Loop Road.

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