Gold near Quartzsite, AZ
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Quartzsite report gold. The closest is Congress Mine, about 87 miles out (1 hr 49 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 10 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Quartzsite, Arizona
Closest gold spots to Quartzsite
- Congress MineYavapai County, Arizona87 mi · 1 hr 49 min driveGold, Pyrite
- San Domingo WashMaricopa County, Arizona91 mi · 1 hr 54 min driveGold
- Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, Arizona92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveFluorite, Garnet, Gold
- On surface around Rich HillYavapai County, Arizona94 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveGold Nugget
- Area of old Octave mining campYavapai County, Arizona94 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveGold
- BiMetal Gold MineMohave County, Arizona103 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveGold
Types of gold reported near Quartzsite
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold9
- Gold Nugget1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Quartzsite
Sorted by distance from Quartzsite. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congress MineGhost Town Road | Yavapai County | 34.1992, -112.8535 | Public | |
| San Domingo WashPhoenix–Wickenburg Highway | Maricopa County | 33.8870, -112.6623 | Public | |
| Area of old Stanton mining campStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1569, -112.7362 | Public | |
| On surface around Rich Hill | Yavapai County |
| 34.1728, -112.7104 | Public |
| Area of old Octave mining campOctave Road | Yavapai County | 34.1417, -112.6901 | Public | |
| BiMetal Gold MineUS 66 Hist | Mohave County | 35.1559, -114.0819 | Public | |
| ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger Trail | Maricopa County | 33.7824, -111.9979 | Public | |
| Area around Go John MineSlate Trail | Maricopa County | 33.8257, -111.9930 | Public | |
| SearchlightCoyote Mine Road | Clark County | 35.4969, -114.9243 | Public | |
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public |
Gold near Quartzsite FAQ
Where can I find gold near Quartzsite?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Quartzsite report gold. The closest is Congress Mine in Yavapai County County, roughly 87 miles away (1 hr 49 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Quartzsite?+
10 of the 10 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 Quartzsite do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 87 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 135 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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