Gold near Price, UT
23 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Price report gold. The closest is Sams Canyon, about 65 miles out (1 hr 21 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 23 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Price, Utah
Closest gold spots to Price
- Sams CanyonWasatch County, Utah65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveLode Gold
- Snake Creek near Heber CityWasatch County, Utah75 mi · 1 hr 34 min driveGold
- Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsUtah County, Utah78 mi · 1 hr 38 min driveActinolite, Andradite, Argentite
- MercurTooele County, Utah89 mi · 1 hr 52 min driveCinnabar, Gold, Orpiment
- Salt ValleyGrand County, Utah91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveAzurite, Carnallite, Gold
- Bear GulchSalt Lake County, Utah94 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveGold
Types of gold reported near Price
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold22
- Lode Gold1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Price
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Gold near Price FAQ
Where can I find gold near Price?+
23 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Price report gold. The closest is Sams Canyon in Wasatch County County, roughly 65 miles away (1 hr 21 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Price?+
20 of the 23 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 Price do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 65 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 144 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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