Gold near Sacramento, CA
9 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Sacramento report gold. The closest is Alabama Mine, about 26 miles out (32 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 Sacramento, California
Closest gold spots to Sacramento
- Alabama MinePlacer County, California26 mi · 32 min driveArgentite, Gold Quartz, Galena
- GenoaDouglas County, Nevada94 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveCopper, Gold, Silver
- GardnervilleDouglas County, Nevada104 mi · 2 hr 11 min driveGold, Silver, Copper
- Silver CityLyon County, Nevada109 mi · 2 hr 16 min driveGold, Iron, Platinum
- Mt. SiegelDouglas County, Nevada109 mi · 2 hr 17 min driveGold, Platinum
- Virginia CityStorey County, Nevada112 mi · 2 hr 20 min driveCopper, Gold, Lead
Types of gold reported near Sacramento
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold8
- Gold Quartz1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Sacramento
Sorted by distance from Sacramento. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama MineAlabama Mine Road | Placer County |
| 38.8446, -121.1575 | Public |
| GenoaEagle Ridge Loop | Douglas County | 39.0285, -119.8442 | Public | |
| GardnervillePinenut Road | Douglas County | 38.8859, -119.5954 | Public | |
| Silver CityIndustrial Parkway | Lyon County | 39.2535, -119.6592 | Public | |
| Mt. Siegel | Douglas County | 38.8847, -119.5048 | Public | |
| Virginia CityGeiger Grade Road | Storey County | 39.3202, -119.6402 | Public | |
| BuckskinMason Pass Road | Douglas County | 38.9925, -119.3517 | Public | |
| Tallapoosa MinesRuby Avenue | Lyon County | 39.4550, -119.2794 | Public | |
| Aurora | Mineral County | 38.2896, -118.8891 | Public |
Gold near Sacramento FAQ
Where can I find gold near Sacramento?+
9 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Sacramento report gold. The closest is Alabama Mine in Placer County County, roughly 26 miles away (32 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Sacramento?+
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 Sacramento do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 26 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 142 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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