Gold Bar — Rockhounding in Snohomish County, Washington

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

Quick details

Access: Public area
County: Snohomish County
State: Washington
Nearest road: Mother's Day Trail
Postcode: 98251
Coordinates: 47.85662, -121.71008

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 Bar

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Gold

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Gold Bar FAQ

Where is Gold Bar?+

Gold Bar is in Snohomish County, Washington, at 47.85662, -121.71008. Nearest road: Mother's Day Trail.

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

Gold Bar is reported to produce Gold.

Is collecting allowed at Gold Bar?+

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 Bar?+

Open the directions link to navigate to 47.85662, -121.71008 in Google Maps. The nearest road is Mother's Day Trail.

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