Gold near Barstow, CA
6 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Barstow report gold. The closest is El Paso Mountains, about 59 miles out (1 hr 13 min drive).
Recreational gold collecting means panning placer gravels where moving water has concentrated heavy flakes and the occasional nugget, or working the dumps of historic lode districts.
Map of 6 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Barstow, California
Closest gold spots to Barstow
- El Paso MountainsKern County, California59 mi · 1 hr 13 min driveAgate, Opal, Jasper
- JeanClark County, Nevada109 mi · 2 hr 16 min driveHydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt
- Crescent PeakClark County, Nevada114 mi · 2 hr 22 min driveTurquoise, Copper, Gold
- SearchlightClark County, Nevada125 mi · 2 hr 37 min driveCopper, Gold, Lead
- BeattyNye County, Nevada139 mi · 2 hr 54 min driveCinnabar, Opalite, Copper
- Gass PeakClark County, Nevada145 mi · 3 hr 2 min driveGold, Silver, Zinc
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Barstow
Sorted by distance from Barstow. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso MountainsEP170 | Kern County | 35.4376, -117.8159 | Public | |
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public | |
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public | |
| SearchlightCoyote Mine Road | Clark County | 35.4969, -114.9243 | Public | |
| BeattyBroadway | Nye County | 36.9015, -116.8362 | Public | |
| Gass PeakJune Bug Mine Road | Clark County | 36.3691, -115.1723 | Permission |
Gold near Barstow FAQ
Where can I find gold near Barstow?+
6 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Barstow report gold. The closest is El Paso Mountains in Kern County County, roughly 59 miles away (1 hr 13 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Barstow?+
5 of the 6 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Do I need a permit to pan for gold?+
Hand panning is generally allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land that is not under an active mining claim, with no permit needed for pans and hand tools. Sluices and dredges fall under state rules and often do need permits. Check claim maps before working a creek: panning someone's claim is theft.
How far from Barstow do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 59 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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