Gold near Ely, NV
16 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Ely report gold. The closest is White Pine County, about 49 miles out (1 hr 1 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 16 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Ely, Nevada
Closest gold spots to Ely
- White Pine CountyWhite Pine County, Nevada49 mi · 1 hr 1 min driveCopper, Mercury, Platinum
- EurekaEureka County, Nevada62 mi · 1 hr 17 min driveArsenic, Copper, Gold
- Deep Creek MountainsJuab County, Utah63 mi · 1 hr 18 min driveBeryl, Fluorite, Scheelite
- Amasa ValleyMillard County, Utah81 mi · 1 hr 42 min driveAlbite, Biotite, Diopside
- Gold HillTooele County, Utah86 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveAzurite, Cerussite, Chalcopyrite
- Fish SpringsJuab County, Utah87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveGold, Lead, Silver
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Ely
Sorted by distance from Ely. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Gold near Ely FAQ
Where can I find gold near Ely?+
16 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Ely report gold. The closest is White Pine County in White Pine County County, roughly 49 miles away (1 hr 1 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Ely?+
15 of the 16 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 Ely do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 49 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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