Gold near St. George, UT
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of St. George report gold. The closest is Modena, about 60 miles out (1 hr 15 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 13 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of St. George, Utah
Closest gold spots to St. George
- ModenaIron County, Utah60 mi · 1 hr 15 min driveArgentite, Gold, Limonite
- Gold ButteClark County, Nevada66 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveCopper, Gold, Silver
- CalienteLincoln County, Nevada67 mi · 1 hr 23 min driveGold, Silver, Lead
- PiocheLincoln County, Nevada75 mi · 1 hr 34 min driveCopper, Gold, Lead
- Paria RiverKane County, Utah89 mi · 1 hr 51 min driveGold
- Gass PeakClark County, Nevada102 mi · 2 hr 8 min driveGold, Silver, Zinc
Every gold spot within 150 miles of St. George
Sorted by distance from St. George. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ModenaGold Springs Road | Iron County | 37.8829, -114.0379 | Public | |
| Gold ButteRadio Crystal Mine Trail | Clark County | 36.2757, -114.1869 | Public | |
| CalienteGreat Basin Highway | Lincoln County | 37.6916, -114.5241 | Public | |
| PiocheBurke Tunnel Road | Lincoln County | 37.9219, -114.4558 | Public | |
| Paria RiverCottonwood Canyon Road | Kane County | 37.5298, -112.0438 | Public | |
| Gass PeakJune Bug Mine Road | Clark County | 36.3691, -115.1723 | Public | |
| Newton DistrictVeterans Memorial Highway | Beaver County | 38.4321, -112.5887 | Public | |
| SearchlightCoyote Mine Road | Clark County | 35.4969, -114.9243 | Public | |
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public | |
| BiMetal Gold MineUS 66 Hist | Mohave County | 35.1559, -114.0819 | Public | |
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public | |
| Amasa Valley | Millard County | 39.1845, -113.3728 | Public | |
| Colorado River | Kane County | 37.2199, -110.8975 | Public |
Gold near St. George FAQ
Where can I find gold near St. George?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of St. George report gold. The closest is Modena in Iron County County, roughly 60 miles away (1 hr 15 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near St. George?+
13 of the 13 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. George do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 60 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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