Gold Panning and Prospecting near Lewiston, ID
21 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Lewiston report gold. The closest is Clarkston, about 4 miles out (5 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 Lewiston
ClarkstonAsotin County, Washington · 4 mi awayPublic access · Gold- LewistonNez Perce County, Idaho · 4 mi awayPublic access · Agate, Aquamarine, Garnet +2
- Snake RiverAsotin County, Washington · 8 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Snake RiverGarfield County, Washington · 31 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Clearwater RiverIdaho County, Idaho · 54 mi awayPermission required · Gold- Orofino CreekClearwater County, Idaho · 56 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Sapphire, Epidote
- White BirdIdaho County, Idaho · 57 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- MussellshellClearwater County, Idaho · 61 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- North Fork Clearwater RiverClearwater County, Idaho · 86 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- KingstonShoshone County, Idaho · 87 mi awayPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
- Shoshone CountyShoshone County, Idaho · 87 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Lead, Silver
- Deadwood GulchShoshone County, Idaho · 88 mi awayPublic access · Garnet, Gold
- Salmon River (near Riggins)Idaho County, Idaho · 94 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- PrichardShoshone County, Idaho · 99 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Adams CountyAdams County, Idaho · 107 mi awayCheck locally · Azurite, Copper, Gold +1
- Cedar Creek and Trout CreekMineral County, Montana · 114 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Ninemile CreekMissoula County, Montana · 128 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- StibniteValley County, Idaho · 133 mi awayPublic access · Arsenopyrite, Gold, Pyrite +1
- Orofino Mine areaGrant County, Oregon · 135 mi awayPermission required · Agate, Jasper, Gold
- Nespelem to Coulee DamDouglas County, Washington · 145 mi awayPermission required · Gold
- LibbyLincoln County, Montana · 146 mi awayPublic access · Aegirine, Asbestos, Vermiculite +3
Gold near Lewiston FAQ
Where can I find gold near Lewiston?+
21 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Lewiston report gold. The closest is Clarkston in Asotin County, roughly 4 miles away (5 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Lewiston?+
17 of the 21 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 Lewiston do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 4 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 146 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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