Where to Find Gold in Nevada
45 mapped gold rockhounding spots in Nevada, across 16 counties. Recreational gold panning is allowed on much BLM and Forest Service land. Nevada is one of the most spot-dense rockhounding states in the country.
Map of 45 gold rockhounding spots in Nevada
Gold by county in Nevada
Counties ranked by number of gold spots in our database.
- Clark County5 spots
- Esmeralda County5 spots
- Humboldt County5 spots
- Churchill County4 spots
- Douglas County4 spots
- Nye County4 spots
- Lander County3 spots
- Mineral County3 spots
- Elko County2 spots
- Lincoln County2 spots
- Lyon County2 spots
- Eureka County1 spot
- Pershing County1 spot
- Storey County1 spot
- Washoe County1 spot
- White Pine County1 spot
Every gold spot in Nevada
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Gold in Nevada FAQ
Where can I find gold in Nevada?+
RockHoundR tracks 45 gold spots in Nevada, spread across 16 counties. The strongest concentration is in Clark County.
Is collecting gold legal in Nevada?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like gold is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Nevada, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best gold location in Nevada?+
Clark County has the most gold spots in our database for Nevada. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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