Gold near Billings, MT
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Billings report gold. The closest is Giltedge, about 100 miles out (2 hr 6 min drive).
Recreational gold collecting means panning placer gravels where moving water has concentrated heavy flakes and the occasional nugget, or working the dumps of historic lode districts.
Map of 9 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Billings, Montana
Closest gold spots to Billings
- GiltedgeFergus County, Montana100 mi · 2 hr 6 min driveGold
- JardinePark County, Montana114 mi · 2 hr 22 min driveArsenic, Gold, Tungsten
- GardinerPark County, Montana114 mi · 2 hr 23 min driveArsenopyrite, Gold
- Yogo GulchJudith Basin County, Montana122 mi · 2 hr 32 min driveGold, Ruby, Sapphire
- Kirwin MinePark County, Wyoming137 mi · 2 hr 52 min driveAzurite, Barite, Chalcopyrite
- Confederate GulchBroadwater County, Montana147 mi · 3 hr 3 min driveGold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Billings
Sorted by distance from Billings. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GiltedgeMaiden Road | Fergus County | 47.1459, -109.2354 | Public | |
| JardineCrevice Top Road | Park County |
| 45.0472, -110.5953 | Public |
| GardinerSin Nombre Road | Park County | 45.0443, -110.6063 | Public | |
| Yogo GulchYogo Trail | Judith Basin County | 46.9219, -110.4548 | Public | |
| Kirwin MineWood River | Park County | 43.8746, -109.2848 | Public | |
| Confederate GulchDuck Creek Road | Broadwater County | 46.4745, -111.3944 | Public | |
| Pole Creek | Madison County | 45.5769, -111.5247 | Public | |
| Owl Creek | Fremont County | 43.7110, -109.1956 | Public | |
| LanduskyRitch Street | Phillips County | 47.9154, -108.6127 | Public |
Gold near Billings FAQ
Where can I find gold near Billings?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Billings report gold. The closest is Giltedge in Fergus County County, roughly 100 miles away (2 hr 6 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Billings?+
9 of the 9 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Do I need a permit to pan for gold?+
Hand panning is generally allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land that is not under an active mining claim, with no permit needed for pans and hand tools. Sluices and dredges fall under state rules and often do need permits. Check claim maps before working a creek: panning someone's claim is theft.
How far from Billings do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 100 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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