Gold near Las Vegas, NV
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Las Vegas report gold. The closest is Gass Peak, about 14 miles out (17 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 11 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Las Vegas, Nevada
Closest gold spots to Las Vegas
- Gass PeakClark County, Nevada14 mi · 17 min driveGold, Silver, Zinc
- JeanClark County, Nevada29 mi · 37 min driveHydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt
- SearchlightClark County, Nevada48 mi · 1 hr driveCopper, Gold, Lead
- Crescent PeakClark County, Nevada48 mi · 1 hr driveTurquoise, Copper, Gold
- Gold ButteClark County, Nevada54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveCopper, Gold, Silver
- BiMetal Gold MineMohave County, Arizona92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveGold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Las Vegas
Sorted by distance from Las Vegas. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gass PeakJune Bug Mine Road | Clark County | 36.3691, -115.1723 | Public | |
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public | |
| SearchlightCoyote Mine Road | Clark County | 35.4969, -114.9243 | Public | |
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public | |
| Gold ButteRadio Crystal Mine Trail | Clark County | 36.2757, -114.1869 | Public | |
| BiMetal Gold MineUS 66 Hist | Mohave County | 35.1559, -114.0819 | Public | |
| BeattyBroadway | Nye County | 36.9015, -116.8362 | Public | |
| CalienteGreat Basin Highway | Lincoln County | 37.6916, -114.5241 | Public | |
| PiocheBurke Tunnel Road | Lincoln County | 37.9219, -114.4558 | Public | |
| ModenaGold Springs Road | Iron County | 37.8829, -114.0379 | Public | |
| TokopCat Trail | Esmeralda County | 37.3038, -117.2534 | Public |
Gold near Las Vegas FAQ
Where can I find gold near Las Vegas?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Las Vegas report gold. The closest is Gass Peak in Clark County County, roughly 14 miles away (17 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Las Vegas?+
11 of the 11 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 Las Vegas do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 14 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 141 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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