Gold near Bend, OR
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Bend report gold. The closest is Quartzville Recreational Mining Corridor, about 64 miles out (1 hr 21 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 4 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Bend, Oregon
Closest gold spots to Bend
- Quartzville Recreational Mining CorridorLinn County, Oregon64 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveGold, Agate, Jasper
- CamasClark County, Washington118 mi · 2 hr 28 min driveGold
- Brush PrairieClark County, Washington131 mi · 2 hr 44 min driveGold
- Orofino Mine areaGrant County, Oregon148 mi · 3 hr 5 min driveAgate, Jasper, Gold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Bend
Sorted by distance from Bend. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quartzville Recreational Mining Corridor | Linn County | 44.5575, -122.4166 | Public | |
| CamasSouthwest 6th Avenue | Clark County | 45.5760, -122.4375 | Public | |
| Brush PrairieNortheast 149th Street | Clark County | 45.7312, -122.5729 | Public | |
| Orofino Mine areaForest Road 100 | Grant County | 44.7479, -118.4768 | Permission |
Gold near Bend FAQ
Where can I find gold near Bend?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Bend report gold. The closest is Quartzville Recreational Mining Corridor in Linn County County, roughly 64 miles away (1 hr 21 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Bend?+
3 of the 4 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 Bend do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 64 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 148 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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