Marcus: Gold Prospecting in Stevens County, Washington

Updated July 2026

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

Quick details

Access: Permission required
County: Stevens County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Overlook Boulevard
Postcode: 99151
Coordinates: 48.66665, -118.06878

Geology at Marcus

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: 1,270 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 Marcus

Best months: March to November. Typical highs run 89°F in midsummer and 35°F in midwinter, with winter lows near 24°F.

Climate normals: NOAA 1991-2020 monthlies, COLVILLE station (9 mi away), adjusted for elevation.

Land & collecting status

Permission required before collecting

Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization.

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 Marcus

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

Gold Encyclopedia →

Nearby rockhounding spots

Other rockhounding spots within driving distance of Marcus.

Across the state line from Marcus

Marcus 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.

Marcus FAQ

Where is Marcus?+

Marcus is in Stevens County, Washington, at 48.66665, -118.06878. Nearest road: Overlook Boulevard.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Marcus?+

Marcus is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Marcus?+

Permission required before collecting. Requires landowner or agency permission before any collecting. Do not enter without explicit authorization. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.

What tools should I bring to Marcus?+

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 Marcus?+

The most comfortable months at Marcus are March to November.

How do I get to Marcus?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.66665, -118.06878 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Overlook Boulevard.

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