Gold near St. Cloud, MN
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of St. Cloud report gold. The closest is Jordan, about 67 miles out (1 hr 23 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 4 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of St. Cloud, Minnesota
Closest gold spots to St. Cloud
Every gold spot within 150 miles of St. Cloud
Sorted by distance from St. Cloud. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JordanUS 169 | Scott County | 44.6729, -93.6207 | Public | |
| Plum CreekState Highway 72 | Pierce County | 44.7298, -92.2373 | Public | |
| Olmsted County19th Street Southeast | Olmsted County | 43.9980, -92.3889 | Public | |
| Flambeau Copper MineKennecott Avenue | Rusk County | 45.4427, -91.1209 | Public |
Gold near St. Cloud FAQ
Where can I find gold near St. Cloud?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of St. Cloud report gold. The closest is Jordan in Scott County County, roughly 67 miles away (1 hr 23 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near St. Cloud?+
4 of the 4 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 St. Cloud do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 67 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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