Gold near Pocatello, ID
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Pocatello report gold. The closest is Raft River Mountains, about 88 miles out (1 hr 50 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 6 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Pocatello, Idaho
Closest gold spots to Pocatello
- Raft River MountainsBox Elder County, Utah88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveGold, Arsenopyrite, Chalcopyrite
- Vipont MineBox Elder County, Utah95 mi · 1 hr 59 min driveAzurite, Cerussite, Copper
- HaileyBlaine County, Idaho105 mi · 2 hr 11 min driveGalena, Gold, Monzonite
- Promontory MountainsBox Elder County, Utah112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveCerussite, Bornite, Calamine
- Strawberry MineMorgan County, Utah124 mi · 2 hr 35 min driveGold, Silver, Copper
- Farmington mining districtDavis County, Utah134 mi · 2 hr 47 min driveAzurite, Chalcopyrite, Gold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Pocatello
Sorted by distance from Pocatello. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raft River Mountains | Box Elder County | 41.8742, -113.5085 | Public | |
| Vipont MineBirch Creek Road | Box Elder County | 41.9657, -113.8459 | Public | |
| HaileyCroy Creek Road | Blaine County |
| 43.4993, -114.3363 | Public |
| Promontory MountainsSouth East Promontory Road | Box Elder County | 41.2539, -112.4913 | Public | |
| Strawberry Mine5400 North Street | Morgan County | 41.1336, -111.8331 | Public | |
| Farmington mining districtPatsy's Mine Trail | Davis County | 40.9850, -111.8725 | Public |
Gold near Pocatello FAQ
Where can I find gold near Pocatello?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Pocatello report gold. The closest is Raft River Mountains in Box Elder County County, roughly 88 miles away (1 hr 50 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Pocatello?+
6 of the 6 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 Pocatello do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 88 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 134 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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