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East Fletcher
East Fletcher is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Pyrite. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
View detailsGold & Minerals rockhounding sites in Vermont
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
13 gold & minerals destinations in Vermont.
Rockhounding sites in Vermont — gold & minerals: 13 spots in our directory. Sort live from your phone with near me, or browse all U.S. gold & minerals rockhounding sites and the Vermont state page.
Gold & Minerals collecting in Vermont
Placer gold, pyrite, copper minerals, and general ore-mineral localities open to casual collecting.
We currently document 13 gold & minerals collecting sites in Vermont. Each listing includes original descriptions, visitor notes, and last-updated dates when available.
What to know before you collect
Gold & Minerals destinations in Vermont vary widely in access, season, and legality. Some are official recreation areas; others are informal gravel bars. Read the access and safety sections on each listing — never assume collecting is allowed without checking current signage.
For trip planning beyond this filter, browse the full Vermont state page, our guides, or use near me to sort by distance from your location.
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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 Copper Mine
Vershire-Ely copper mines in Orange County produced secondary copper minerals in Vermont's historic mining district.
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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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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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Gihon River
Gihon 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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Gold Brook
Gold Brook is a documented mineral occurrence near VT. Reported specimens include Gold placer. Verify land access and collecting rules before visiting.
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Little River
Little 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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Mad River
Mad 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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Missisquoi River
Missisquoi 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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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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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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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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