Gold Creek — Rockhounding in Ferry County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Ferry County
State: Washington
Nearest road: West Gold Creek Road
Coordinates: 48.45245, -118.80727

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.

Found at Gold Creek

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Gold Placer

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Gold Creek FAQ

Where is Gold Creek?+

Gold Creek is in Ferry County, Washington, at 48.45245, -118.80727. Nearest road: West Gold Creek Road.

What rocks and minerals can you find at Gold Creek?+

Gold Creek is reported to produce Gold Placer.

Is collecting allowed at Gold Creek?+

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.

How do I get to Gold Creek?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 48.45245, -118.80727 in Google Maps. The nearest road is West Gold Creek Road.

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