Gold near Yakima, WA
15 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Yakima report gold. The closest is American River, about 41 miles out (51 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 15 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Yakima, Washington
Closest gold spots to Yakima
- American RiverYakima County, Washington41 mi · 51 min driveGold
- LibertyKittitas County, Washington47 mi · 58 min driveGold
- Money CreekKing County, Washington88 mi · 1 hr 50 min driveGold
- Columbia RiverChelan County, Washington92 mi · 1 hr 55 min driveGold
- Gold BarSnohomish County, Washington103 mi · 2 hr 9 min driveGold
- SultanSnohomish County, Washington108 mi · 2 hr 15 min driveGold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Yakima
Sorted by distance from Yakima. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
Gold near Yakima FAQ
Where can I find gold near Yakima?+
15 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Yakima report gold. The closest is American River in Yakima County County, roughly 41 miles away (51 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Yakima?+
15 of the 15 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 Yakima do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 41 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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