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Rockhounding near Burlington, VT

148 mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Burlington — most are inside a 2 to 3 hour drive. Below: a map, the closest spots, what they produce, and full coordinates with access notes.

Covering parts of Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts.

Map of rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Burlington, Vermont

Closest rockhounding spots to Burlington

The 6 nearest mapped spots, with straight-line distance and an approximate drive time.

Most-reported finds near Burlington

Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each material.

Hunting something specific near Burlington?

These materials have enough dedicated spots around Burlington to earn their own page, with distances and a separate map.

Every spot within 150 miles of Burlington

Sorted by distance from Burlington. Tap a row to open the spot detail page with full directions, access status, and nearby trips.

SpotCountyMineralsCoordinatesAccess
Niquette BayMuhley TrailChittenden County44.5869, -73.1928Permission
Lamoille RiverU.S. Route 2Chittenden County44.6010, -73.2033Public
Port KentTrembleau RoadEssex County
  • Labradorite
44.5216, -73.3957Public
Buttermilk FallsEssex County44.4661, -73.4368Public
Grand IsleNautical CourtGrand Isle County44.6322, -73.2704Public
KeesevilleClinton County
  • Labradorite
44.5130, -73.5043Public
Arnold HillClinton County44.4894, -73.6268Public
Arnold Hill MineClinton County44.4894, -73.6272Public
Palmer Hill MineTower RoadClinton County44.4658, -73.6744Public
East FletcherBakersfield RoadFranklin County44.7203, -72.8308Public
Little RiverCemetery StreetLamoille County44.4713, -72.6791Public
Gold BrookNorth Hollow RoadLamoille County44.4478, -72.6612Public
Lamoille RiverRiver Road EastLamoille County44.6277, -72.6808Public
South AlburgU.S. Route 2 SouthGrand Isle County44.8969, -73.2757Public
QuarrySummit RoadGrand Isle County44.9059, -73.2985Public
Mill PondLincoln Pond RoadEssex County44.1126, -73.5533Public
SwantonBarney LaneFranklin County
  • Red Marble
  • Dunham Dolomite
44.9080, -73.0964Public
Mad RiverVermont Route 100Washington County44.0928, -72.8645Public
Lyon MountainClinton County44.7227, -73.8541Public
Gihon RiverBlakeville RoadLamoille County44.7004, -72.5541Public
Cascade LakesState Highway 73Essex County
  • Labradorite
44.2246, -73.8733Public
Crown PointCreek RoadEssex County
  • Sunstone
43.9503, -73.4373Public
EdenOld Mines RoadLamoille County44.7679, -72.5445Public
Lead HillNY 74Essex County
  • Graphite
43.8699, -73.4768Public
White RiverVermont Route 12AOrange County43.9475, -72.7182Public

Burlington rockhounding FAQ

Where can I go rockhounding near Burlington?+
There are 148 mapped rockhounding spots within about 150 miles of Burlington, Vermont. The closest is Niquette Bay in Chittenden County, roughly 8 miles away. The full list is on this page with coordinates and drive times.
What rocks and minerals can you find near Burlington?+
Spots within driving distance of Burlington most commonly produce quartz, beryl, garnet, feldspar, pyrite, smoky quartz.
Is rockhounding legal near Burlington?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Each spot page on this site lists access status; always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
How far do most rockhounders drive from Burlington?+
Most weekend trips from Burlington fall inside a 2 to 3 hour drive, which is roughly the 150-mile radius shown on this page. Closer spots are good for half-day outings; the outer ones are better as overnight trips.

More state coverage

The spots above span 5 states. Open the state page for the full county-by-county view.

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