Ludlow — Rockhounding in Windsor County, Vermont

Ludlow is a mapped rockhounding spot in Windsor County, Vermont. Reported finds include tourmaline, pyrite, talc, calcite, diopside. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Windsor County
State: Vermont
Nearest road: Vermont Route 103 South
Postcode: 05149
Coordinates: 43.39148, -72.67518

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 Ludlow

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Ludlow.

Across the state line from Ludlow

Ludlow 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.

Ludlow FAQ

Where is Ludlow?+

Ludlow is in Windsor County, Vermont, at 43.39148, -72.67518. Nearest road: Vermont Route 103 South.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Ludlow?+

Ludlow is reported to produce Tourmaline, Pyrite, Talc, Calcite, Diopside.

Is collecting allowed at Ludlow?+

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 Ludlow?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 43.39148, -72.67518 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Vermont Route 103 South.

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