Gold Panning and Prospecting near Kingman, AZ
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Kingman report gold. The closest is BiMetal Gold Mine, about 3 miles out (4 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.
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Kingman
BiMetal Gold MineMohave County, Arizona · 3 mi awayPublic access · Gold- SearchlightClark County, Nevada · 54 mi awayPublic access · Copper, Gold, Lead +1
- Crescent PeakClark County, Nevada · 64 mi awayPublic access · Turquoise, Copper, Gold +4
Gold ButteClark County, Nevada · 75 mi awayPermission required · Copper, Gold, Silver +1- JeanClark County, Nevada · 92 mi awayCheck locally · Hydrozincite, Antimony, Cobalt +9
- Congress MineYavapai County, Arizona · 97 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Pyrite
- Gass PeakClark County, Nevada · 103 mi awayPermission required · Gold, Silver, Zinc
- Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, Arizona · 103 mi awayPublic access · Fluorite, Garnet, Gold +1
Best spotOn surface around Rich HillYavapai County, Arizona · 104 mi awayPublic access · Gold Nugget- Area of old Octave mining campYavapai County, Arizona · 106 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Best spotSan Domingo WashMaricopa County, Arizona · 120 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Types of gold reported near Kingman
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold10
- Gold Nugget1
Gold near Kingman FAQ
Where can I find gold near Kingman?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Kingman report gold. The closest is BiMetal Gold Mine in Mohave County, roughly 3 miles away (4 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Kingman?+
8 of the 11 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 Kingman do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 3 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 120 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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