Gold near Lewistown, MT
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Lewistown report gold. The closest is Giltedge, about 11 miles out (13 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 13 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Lewistown, Montana
Closest gold spots to Lewistown
- GiltedgeFergus County, Montana11 mi · 13 min driveGold
- Yogo GulchJudith Basin County, Montana49 mi · 1 hr 2 min driveGold, Ruby, Sapphire
- LanduskyPhillips County, Montana70 mi · 1 hr 28 min driveGold, Pyrolusite, Malachite
- Confederate GulchBroadwater County, Montana102 mi · 2 hr 7 min driveGold
- Spokane Bar Sapphire MineLewis and Clark County, Montana116 mi · 2 hr 25 min driveGold, Sapphire
- Missouri RiverLewis and Clark County, Montana118 mi · 2 hr 27 min driveCassiterite, Chalcedony, Garnet
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Lewistown
Sorted by distance from Lewistown. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GiltedgeMaiden Road | Fergus County | 47.1459, -109.2354 | Public | |
| Yogo GulchYogo Trail | Judith Basin County | 46.9219, -110.4548 | Public | |
| LanduskyRitch Street | Phillips County | 47.9154, -108.6127 | Public | |
| Confederate GulchDuck Creek Road | Broadwater County | 46.4745, -111.3944 | Public | |
| Spokane Bar Sapphire MineCastles Road | Lewis and Clark County | 46.6646, -111.8111 | Public | |
| Missouri RiverDanas Point Drive | Lewis and Clark County | 46.7284, -111.8746 | Public | |
| American Bar | Lewis and Clark County | 46.8131, -111.9292 | Public | |
| RadersburgKeating Gulch Road | Broadwater County | 46.1921, -111.6645 | Public | |
| HelenaMRL Service Road | Lewis and Clark County | 46.6539, -112.1266 | Public | |
| Wickes & ClancyPowder House Road | Jefferson County | 46.3925, -112.0829 | Public | |
| Basin | Jefferson County | 46.2960, -112.2327 | Public | |
| Pole Creek | Madison County | 45.5769, -111.5247 | Public | |
| WhitehallPaul Gulch Road | Jefferson County | 45.9179, -112.0411 | Public |
Gold near Lewistown FAQ
Where can I find gold near Lewistown?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Lewistown report gold. The closest is Giltedge in Fergus County County, roughly 11 miles away (13 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Lewistown?+
13 of the 13 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 Lewistown do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 11 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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