Gold near Cedar City, UT
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Cedar City report gold. The closest is Modena, about 55 miles out (1 hr 9 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 13 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Cedar City, Utah
Closest gold spots to Cedar City
- ModenaIron County, Utah55 mi · 1 hr 9 min driveArgentite, Gold, Limonite
- Paria RiverKane County, Utah57 mi · 1 hr 11 min driveGold
- Newton DistrictBeaver County, Utah58 mi · 1 hr 13 min driveGold, Pyrite, Quartz
- PiocheLincoln County, Nevada78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveCopper, Gold, Lead
- CalienteLincoln County, Nevada80 mi · 1 hr 40 min driveGold, Silver, Lead
- Amasa ValleyMillard County, Utah105 mi · 2 hr 12 min driveAlbite, Biotite, Diopside
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Cedar City
Sorted by distance from Cedar City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ModenaGold Springs Road | Iron County | 37.8829, -114.0379 | Public | |
| Paria RiverCottonwood Canyon Road | Kane County | 37.5298, -112.0438 | Public | |
| Newton DistrictVeterans Memorial Highway | Beaver County | 38.4321, -112.5887 | Public | |
| PiocheBurke Tunnel Road | Lincoln County | 37.9219, -114.4558 | Public | |
| CalienteGreat Basin Highway | Lincoln County | 37.6916, -114.5241 | Public | |
| Amasa Valley | Millard County | 39.1845, -113.3728 | Public | |
| Gold ButteRadio Crystal Mine Trail | Clark County | 36.2757, -114.1869 | Permission | |
| Colorado River | Kane County | 37.2199, -110.8975 | Public | |
| Drum MountainsRough Well Road | Juab County | 39.5711, -113.0359 | Public | |
| Colorado River | San Juan County | 37.7635, -110.4331 | Public | |
| Colorado River | Garfield County | 37.8377, -110.4322 | Public | |
| Hite | Garfield County | 37.8596, -110.4044 | Public | |
| Gass PeakJune Bug Mine Road | Clark County | 36.3691, -115.1723 | Permission |
Gold near Cedar City FAQ
Where can I find gold near Cedar City?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Cedar City report gold. The closest is Modena in Iron County County, roughly 55 miles away (1 hr 9 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Cedar City?+
11 of the 13 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 Cedar City do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 55 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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