Gold near Port Angeles, WA
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles report gold. The closest is Ozette River, about 57 miles out (1 hr 12 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 Port Angeles, Washington
Closest gold spots to Port Angeles
- Ozette RiverClallam County, Washington57 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveGold
- Shi Shi BeachClallam County, Washington59 mi · 1 hr 13 min driveGold, Iridosmine, Platinum
- Granite FallsSnohomish County, Washington67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveGold
- HamiltonSkagit County, Washington73 mi · 1 hr 31 min driveHematite, Gold
- SultanSnohomish County, Washington76 mi · 1 hr 35 min driveGold
- Gold BarSnohomish County, Washington82 mi · 1 hr 42 min driveGold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Port Angeles
Sorted by distance from Port Angeles. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozette RiverHoko Ozette Road | Clallam County | 48.1578, -124.6731 | Permission | |
| Shi Shi BeachShi Shi to Ozette River Beach Travelway | Clallam County | 48.2748, -124.6807 | Public | |
| Granite FallsParadise Lane | Snohomish County | 48.0717, -121.9713 | Public | |
| HamiltonSouth Skagit Highway | Skagit County | 48.5171, -121.9679 | Public | |
| SultanTrout Farm Road | Snohomish County | 47.8803, -121.8296 | Public | |
| Gold BarMother's Day Trail | Snohomish County | 47.8566, -121.7101 | Public | |
| DarringtonEast Fir Street | Snohomish County | 48.2520, -121.5941 | Public | |
| Money CreekMoney Creek Road | King County | 47.6995, -121.4678 | Public | |
| Pasayten WildernessForest Road 5400-700 | Whatcom County | 48.7313, -120.7499 | Public | |
| American RiverState Route 410 | Yakima County | 46.9767, -121.1788 | Public | |
| LibertyForest Road 9718-801 | Kittitas County | 47.2697, -120.6316 | Public |
Gold near Port Angeles FAQ
Where can I find gold near Port Angeles?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Port Angeles report gold. The closest is Ozette River in Clallam County, roughly 57 miles away (1 hr 12 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Port Angeles?+
10 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 Port Angeles do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 57 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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