SerpentineVT
Adams Brook
Adams Brook is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Serpentine, Quartz, Red Agate, Orange Agate, Green Agate. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsRockhounding sites near Brattleboro
18 rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Brattleboro, Vermont.
This page lists 18 natural rockhounding sites near Brattleboro, Vermont, sorted by distance within about 100 miles.
Where can you collect near Brattleboro?
Near Brattleboro, Vermont, our directory maps 18 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles of the city center — including 4 quartz & crystalss, 8 gold & mineralss, and 6 others. The closest mapped spot is Adams Brook (12 mi straight-line). Distances are not drive time; open each listing for directions, fee notes, access rules, and safety context before you travel.
At a glance — rockhounding sites near Brattleboro
| Central place | Brattleboro, Vermont |
|---|---|
| Search radius | About 100 miles |
| Mapped spots | 18 |
| Closest listing | Adams Brook (12 mi) |
| Specimen types | Quartz & Crystals (4), Gold & Minerals (8), Other (6) |
| Typical fees | 18 varies |
All rockhounding sites near Brattleboro
18 rockhounding collecting sites in Vermont, sorted by distance from the city center. For live GPS sorting, use rockhounding sites near me.
IronVT
Lincoln Raymond Property
Lincoln Raymond Property is a known mineral occurrence in Bennington, Vermont, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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QuartzVT
Bennington
Bennington is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Blue Quartz, cabochon material, Garnet, Feldspar, Biotite, Hornblende. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Gassetts
Gassetts is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Quartz, Garnet, Tourmaline, Staurolite, Kyanite crystals, Actinolite, Diopside, Calcite, Sphene, Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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MineralVT
Perkinsville
Perkinsville is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Pyrite, Pyrrhotite, Chlorite, Ilmenite, Smoky Quartz, Calcite, Actinolite, Biotite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ludlow
Ludlow is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Tourmaline, Pyrite, Talc, Calcite, Diopside, metamorphic rocks. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Devil's Den
Devil's Den is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Smoky Quartz, Quartz, Pyrite, Ilmenite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Vail Mine
Vail Mine is a historic mining site in Rutland, Vermont, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Kinney-cobble Mn Mines
Kinney-Cobble Mn Mines is a historic mining site in Rutland, Vermont, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Iron, Pyrolusite.
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Round Hill
Round Hill is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Green Aventurine. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Fairhaven
Fairhaven is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Pyrite, Bornite, Chalcopyrite, Quartz, Calcite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Proctor
Proctor is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Marble. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Stockbridge Talc Mines
Stockbridge Talc Mines is a historic mining site in Windsor, Vermont, documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. Reported specimens include Copper, Soapstone.
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Elizabeth Mine
Elizabeth Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ely Mine
Ely Mine is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Chalcopyrite, Pyrrhotite, Pyrite, Sphalerite, Tourmaline, Actinolite, Calcite, Garnet, Hornblende, Malachite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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White River
White River is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Ely Copper Mine
Vershire-Ely copper mines in Orange County produced secondary copper minerals in Vermont's historic mining district.
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Mad River
Mad River is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsMap of rockhounding sites near Brattleboro
Pins within about 100 miles — open a listing for fees, access, and directions.
18 sites mapped near Brattleboro
Closest sites by distance
- Adams Brook — 12 mi · Serpentine
- Lincoln Raymond Property — 22 mi · Iron
- Bennington — 28 mi · Quartz
- Gassetts — 33 mi · Quartz
- Perkinsville — 34 mi · Mineral
- Ludlow — 38 mi · Tourmaline
- Devil's Den — 39 mi · Quartz
- Vail Mine — 44 mi · Iron
- Kinney-cobble Mn Mines — 44 mi · Iron
- Round Hill — 52 mi · Green Aventurine
- Fairhaven — 57 mi · Mineral
- Proctor — 59 mi · Marble
- Stockbridge Talc Mines — 66 mi · Mineral
- Elizabeth Mine — 68 mi · Mineral
- Ely Mine — 76 mi · Mineral
Types of rockhounding sites near Brattleboro
Browse by specimen type in Vermont — each link opens the full state directory for that category.
Quartz & Crystals (4)
Quartz veins, crystal pockets, and pegmatite sites — from Herkimer diamonds to Arkansas clear quartz.
Gold & Minerals (8)
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
Other (6)
Mixed or specialty collecting — zeolites, fluorescent minerals, thundereggs, and unique regional finds.
Natural collecting sites in the Brattleboro area
Brattleboro is a practical launch point for day trips to natural rockhounding sites in Vermont. Within about 100 miles you will find 18 mapped destinations in our directory, starting with Adams Brook about 12 mi from the city center.
The mix spans quartz & crystals, gold & minerals, other — related terms searchers use include creek gravel collecting, desert washes, road cuts, and field collecting.
How distances work near Brattleboro
Every card on this page is a verified directory entry in Vermont with map coordinates. We measure straight-line distance from the Brattleboro city center — not driving time. A creek rockhounding site 12 miles away on forest roads can take longer than a river access point 20 miles away on a highway.
Field collecting near Brattleboro includes informal gravel bars, dry washes, quarry faces, and developed park collecting areas. Rules, fees, and seasonal access differ by land manager. Never assume collecting is allowed without checking the listing and posted signs the day you visit.
Safety and field conditions near you
Field conditions near Brattleboro change after rain, snowmelt, and summer heat. Unstable slopes, heat exhaustion, loose rock, and flash floods are real risks at creek and quarry rockhounding sites — most sites have no supervision. Check weather and local advisories before you start digging.
We publish original planning copy, safety tips, and last-updated dates on each listing. See our editorial policy for sourcing standards, or contact us if access or conditions have changed.
Rockhounding sites near Brattleboro — FAQ
Where can you collect near Brattleboro?
Near Brattleboro, Vermont, our directory lists 18 natural rockhounding sites within about 100 miles — mainly 4 quartz & crystalss, 8 gold & mineralss, and 6 others. Each listing links to directions, fee notes, and safety context. Use near me on your phone for live distance sorting from your location.
How many rockhounding sites are near Brattleboro, Vermont?
This page shows 18 mapped rockhounding collecting sites within about 100 miles of Brattleboro. The full Vermont directory may list additional holes farther out or awaiting coordinates. Counts update as we verify new listings.
What is the closest rockhounding site to Brattleboro?
The closest mapped spot to Brattleboro is Adams Brook (12 mi straight-line). Open that listing for driving directions, access notes, and current fee information — unofficial holes can change without notice.
Are rockhounding sites near Brattleboro free?
18 have variable or unverified fees. Open each spot page for current fee details.
What types of rockhounding sites are near Brattleboro?
Near Brattleboro, documented specimen types include quartz & crystalss, gold & mineralss, others. A rockhounding site is a natural outcrop, wash, or creek gravel bar — not a fee dig or shop. Filter by type on the Vermont state page or open each card for specimen and access details.
When is the best time to visit rockhounding sites near Brattleboro?
Late spring through early fall is the usual field season near Brattleboro, but snowmelt, drought, and weekend crowds change conditions week to week. Check each listing before you drive — storms can make washes and creek banks unsafe.
Is it safe to collect near Brattleboro?
Field collecting near Brattleboro carries real risks: unstable slopes, heat, loose rock, and no rangers at most unofficial sites. Check weather and posted warnings the day you visit. Read our rockhounding safety basics guide and each listing's safety section before you dig.
Listing data last updated across spots on this page.