Camas: Gold Prospecting in Clark County, Washington

Updated June 2026

Camas is a mapped rockhounding spot in Clark County, Washington. Reported finds include gold. Below: coordinates, access notes, nearby spots, and trip-planning links.

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Clark County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Southwest 6th Avenue
Postcode: 98607
Coordinates: 45.57599, -122.43754

Geology at Camas

This spot sits on ground mapped as water that formed within roughly the last 12,000 years. Placer gold, where present, typically concentrates in the gravels and washes that drain ground like this.

Mapped unit: water
Age: < 1 Ma (Holocene)
Elevation: 30 ft

Geologic mapping via Macrostrat and the underlying state geological survey maps (CC BY 4.0). Bedrock at the surface can vary within a mapped unit.

Best time to visit Camas

Conditions here are workable year-round, with typical highs from 47°F in winter to 82°F in summer.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, PORTLAND TROUTDALE AP station (2 mi away).

Land & collecting status

Generally open to casual rockhounding

Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig.

Public-land rules vary by agency, season, and field office. The RockHoundR app pulls live BLM, USFS, NPS, and tribal overlays so you can see exactly which agency manages the ground at this spot.

Sources & verification

Spot details combine the public RockHoundR location dataset, normalized mineral labels, agency land-status checks in the app, and community submissions. Coordinates are approximate until verified in the field.

State guidance last verified: April 1, 2026

Washington Geological Survey (DNR)
Stonerose Interpretive Center — Visit & rules
BLM Spokane District
Community submissions reviewed against published agency rules

Found at Camas

Each chip opens all spots that produce that material; the encyclopedia link opens the full ID and field guide.

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Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Camas.

Across the state line from Camas

Camas is close enough to the Washington border that the next-closest rockhounding spots are in a neighboring state. Worth knowing if you are already on the road.

Camas FAQ

Where is Camas?+

Camas is in Clark County, Washington, at 45.57599, -122.43754. Nearest road: Southwest 6th Avenue.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Camas?+

Camas is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Camas?+

Generally open to casual rockhounding. Most public-tagged spots sit on BLM, U.S. Forest Service, or other federal land where reasonable hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed. Confirm posted rules and active mining claims before you dig. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Camas?+

A gold pan, a classifier screen, a small shovel, and a snuffer bottle cover the basics. Motorized equipment and sluices fall under separate rules in most states, so start with hand tools.

When is the best time to visit Camas?+

Camas is workable year-round.

How do I get to Camas?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 45.57599, -122.43754 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Southwest 6th Avenue.

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