Gold near Manchester, NH
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Manchester report gold. The closest is Acton Lead Mines, about 43 miles out (54 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 Manchester, New Hampshire
Closest gold spots to Manchester
- Acton Lead MinesYork County, Maine43 mi · 54 min driveAndalusite, Arsenopyrite, Bornite
- White RiverOrange County, Vermont91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveGold
- Mad RiverWashington County, Vermont104 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveGold
- Gold BrookLamoille County, Vermont117 mi · 2 hr 26 min driveGold
- Little RiverLamoille County, Vermont119 mi · 2 hr 29 min driveGold
- Swift RiverOxford County, Maine128 mi · 2 hr 39 min driveGold, Garnet, Magnetite
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Manchester
Sorted by distance from Manchester. 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 |
| White RiverVermont Route 12A | Orange County | 43.9475, -72.7182 | Public | |
| Mad RiverVermont Route 100 | Washington County | 44.0928, -72.8645 | Public | |
| Gold BrookNorth Hollow Road | Lamoille County | 44.4478, -72.6612 | Public | |
| Little RiverCemetery Street | Lamoille County | 44.4713, -72.6791 | Public | |
| Swift RiverTekwood Road | Oxford County | 44.7371, -70.6080 | Public | |
| Lamoille RiverRiver Road East | Lamoille County | 44.6277, -72.6808 | Public | |
| Gihon RiverBlakeville Road | Lamoille County | 44.7004, -72.5541 | Public | |
| Missisquoi RiverLoop Road | Orleans County | 44.8662, -72.4168 | Public |
Gold near Manchester FAQ
Where can I find gold near Manchester?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Manchester report gold. The closest is Acton Lead Mines in York County County, roughly 43 miles away (54 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Manchester?+
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 Manchester do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 43 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 138 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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