Where to Find Gold in Washington
22 mapped gold rockhounding spots in Washington, across 15 counties. Most of the mapped spots sit in Snohomish County, Asotin County, and Clallam County. Recreational gold panning is allowed on much BLM and Forest Service land. Washington has good public access for agate, petrified wood, quartz crystals, geodes, and fossils.
Map of 22 gold rockhounding spots in Washington
Gold by county in Washington
Counties ranked by number of gold spots in our database.
Every gold spot in Washington
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
Gold in Washington FAQ
Where can I find gold in Washington?+
RockHoundR tracks 22 gold spots in Washington, spread across 15 counties. The strongest concentration is in Snohomish County.
Is collecting gold legal in Washington?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like gold is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in Washington, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best gold location in Washington?+
Snohomish County has the most gold spots in our database for Washington. The full county breakdown is below, and different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
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