Gold Panning and Prospecting near Port Angeles, WA
11 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Port Angeles report gold. The closest is Ozette River, about 57 miles out (1 hr 12 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 Port Angeles
Ozette RiverClallam County, Washington · 57 mi awayPermission required · Gold
Shi Shi BeachClallam County, Washington · 59 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Iridosmine, Platinum- Granite FallsSnohomish County, Washington · 67 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- HamiltonSkagit County, Washington · 73 mi awayPublic access · Hematite, Gold
- SultanSnohomish County, Washington · 76 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Gold BarSnohomish County, Washington · 82 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- DarringtonSnohomish County, Washington · 85 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Money CreekKing County, Washington · 95 mi awayPublic access · Gold
- Pasayten WildernessWhatcom County, Washington · 130 mi awayPublic access · Gold, Pyrite
- American RiverYakima County, Washington · 131 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Best spotLibertyKittitas County, Washington · 143 mi awayPublic access · Gold
Gold near Port Angeles FAQ
Where can I find gold near Port Angeles?+
11 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Port Angeles report gold. The closest is Ozette River in Clallam County, roughly 57 miles away (1 hr 12 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Port Angeles?+
10 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 Port Angeles do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 57 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 143 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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