Gold near Lake Havasu City, AZ
13 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Lake Havasu City report gold. The closest is BiMetal Gold Mine, about 48 miles out (1 hr 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 Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Closest gold spots to Lake Havasu City
- BiMetal Gold MineMohave County, Arizona48 mi · 1 hr driveGold
- SearchlightClark County, Nevada78 mi · 1 hr 37 min driveCopper, Gold, Lead
- Crescent PeakClark County, Nevada82 mi · 1 hr 43 min driveTurquoise, Copper, Gold
- Congress MineYavapai County, Arizona86 mi · 1 hr 48 min driveGold, Pyrite
- Area of old Stanton mining campYavapai County, Arizona93 mi · 1 hr 57 min driveFluorite, Garnet, Gold
- On surface around Rich HillYavapai County, Arizona94 mi · 1 hr 58 min driveGold Nugget
Types of gold reported near Lake Havasu City
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold12
- Gold Nugget1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Lake Havasu City
Sorted by distance from Lake Havasu City. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BiMetal Gold MineUS 66 Hist | Mohave County | 35.1559, -114.0819 | Public | |
| SearchlightCoyote Mine Road | Clark County | 35.4969, -114.9243 | Public | |
| Crescent PeakCrescent Peak Road | Clark County | 35.4739, -115.1279 | Public | |
| Congress MineGhost Town Road | Yavapai County | 34.1992, -112.8535 | Public | |
| Area of old Stanton mining campStanton Road | Yavapai County | 34.1569, -112.7362 | Public | |
| On surface around Rich Hill | Yavapai County |
| 34.1728, -112.7104 | Public |
| Area of old Octave mining campOctave Road | Yavapai County | 34.1417, -112.6901 | Public | |
| San Domingo WashPhoenix–Wickenburg Highway | Maricopa County | 33.8870, -112.6623 | Public | |
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public | |
| Gold ButteRadio Crystal Mine Trail | Clark County | 36.2757, -114.1869 | Permission | |
| Gass PeakJune Bug Mine Road | Clark County | 36.3691, -115.1723 | Permission | |
| Area around Go John MineSlate Trail | Maricopa County | 33.8257, -111.9930 | Public | |
| ~4 mi. SW of Cave Creek townBrawling Badger Trail | Maricopa County | 33.7824, -111.9979 | Public |
Gold near Lake Havasu City FAQ
Where can I find gold near Lake Havasu City?+
13 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Lake Havasu City report gold. The closest is BiMetal Gold Mine in Mohave County County, roughly 48 miles away (1 hr drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 48 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 142 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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