Gold near Flagstaff, AZ
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Flagstaff report gold. The closest is On surface around Rich Hill, about 93 miles out (1 hr 56 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 Flagstaff, Arizona
Closest gold spots to Flagstaff
- On surface around Rich HillYavapai County, Arizona93 mi · 1 hr 56 min driveGold Nugget
- Area of old Octave mining campYavapai County, Arizona94 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveGold
- Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, Arizona95 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveFluorite, Garnet, Gold
- Area around Go John MineMaricopa County, Arizona97 mi · 2 hr 1 min driveGold, Silver, Copper
- Congress MineYavapai County, Arizona97 mi · 2 hr 1 min driveGold, Pyrite
- ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townMaricopa County, Arizona100 mi · 2 hr 5 min driveAgate, Gold, Jasper
Types of gold reported near Flagstaff
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold8
- Gold Nugget1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Flagstaff
Sorted by distance from Flagstaff. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| On surface around Rich Hill | Yavapai County |
| 34.1728, -112.7104 | Public |
| Area of old Octave mining campOctave Road | Yavapai County | 34.1417, -112.6901 | Public | |
| Area of old Stanton mining campStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1569, -112.7362 | Public | |
| Area around Go John MineSlate Trail | Maricopa County | 33.8257, -111.9930 | Public | |
| Congress MineGhost Town Road | Yavapai County | 34.1992, -112.8535 | Public | |
| ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger Trail | Maricopa County | 33.7824, -111.9979 | Public | |
| San Domingo WashPhoenix–Wickenburg Highway | Maricopa County | 33.8870, -112.6623 | Public | |
| BiMetal Gold MineUS 66 Hist | Mohave County | 35.1559, -114.0819 | Public | |
| Colorado River | Kane County | 37.2199, -110.8975 | Public |
Gold near Flagstaff FAQ
Where can I find gold near Flagstaff?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Flagstaff report gold. The closest is On surface around Rich Hill in Yavapai County County, roughly 93 miles away (1 hr 56 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Flagstaff?+
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 Flagstaff do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 93 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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