Gold near Boston, MA
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Boston report gold. The closest is Acton Lead Mines, about 78 miles out (1 hr 37 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 4 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Boston, Massachusetts
Closest gold spots to Boston
- Acton Lead MinesYork County, Maine78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveAndalusite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite
- Tunnel BrookGrafton County, New Hampshire127 mi · 2 hr 39 min driveGold Placer, Gold Nugget
- Wild Ammonoosuc RiverGrafton County, New Hampshire131 mi · 2 hr 44 min driveGold Placer, Gold Nugget
- White RiverOrange County, Vermont138 mi · 2 hr 52 min driveGold
Types of gold reported near Boston
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold2
- Gold Nugget2
- Gold Placer2
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Boston
Sorted by distance from Boston. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acton Lead MinesOrchard Road | York County |
| 43.4832, -70.9104 | Public |
| Tunnel BrookTunnel Brook Road | Grafton County |
| 44.0930, -71.9000 | Public |
| Wild Ammonoosuc RiverRoute 112 | Grafton County |
| 44.1487, -71.9375 | Public |
| White RiverVermont Route 12A | Orange County | 43.9475, -72.7182 | Public |
Gold near Boston FAQ
Where can I find gold near Boston?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Boston report gold. The closest is Acton Lead Mines in York County, roughly 78 miles away (1 hr 37 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Boston?+
4 of the 4 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 Boston do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 78 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 138 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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