Gold near Rock Springs, WY
10 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Rock Springs report gold. The closest is Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit, about 47 miles out (58 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 10 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Rock Springs, Wyoming
Closest gold spots to Rock Springs
- Yellow Canary Uranium DepositDaggett County, Utah47 mi · 58 min driveAzurite, Bornite, Brochantite
- South Pass CityFremont County, Wyoming65 mi · 1 hr 21 min driveGold
- Atlantic CityFremont County, Wyoming67 mi · 1 hr 24 min driveAgate, Chalcedony, Gold
- JensenUintah County, Utah85 mi · 1 hr 46 min driveGold
- Strawberry MineMorgan County, Utah140 mi · 2 hr 55 min driveGold, Silver, Copper
- Snake Creek near Heber CityWasatch County, Utah140 mi · 2 hr 55 min driveGold
Types of gold reported near Rock Springs
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold9
- Lode Gold1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Rock Springs
Sorted by distance from Rock Springs. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Canary Uranium DepositRed Creek Road | Daggett County |
| 40.9125, -109.2394 | Public |
| South Pass CityAtlantic City Road | Fremont County | 42.4705, -108.7692 | Public | |
| Atlantic CityRiverview Cutoff | Fremont County | 42.4895, -108.7275 | Public | |
| JensenRedwash Highway | Uintah County | 40.3626, -109.3378 | Public | |
| Strawberry Mine5400 North Street | Morgan County | 41.1336, -111.8331 | Public | |
| Snake Creek near Heber CitySnake Creek Canyon Road | Wasatch County | 40.5501, -111.5144 | Permission | |
| Sams Canyon | Wasatch County |
| 40.3891, -111.4634 | Public |
| Farmington mining districtPatsy's Mine Trail | Davis County | 40.9850, -111.8725 | Public | |
| Santaquin & Silver Lake mining districtsYankee Mine Road | Utah County |
| 40.5431, -111.6320 | Public |
| Owl Creek | Fremont County | 43.7110, -109.1956 | Public |
Gold near Rock Springs FAQ
Where can I find gold near Rock Springs?+
10 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Rock Springs report gold. The closest is Yellow Canary Uranium Deposit in Daggett County County, roughly 47 miles away (58 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Rock Springs?+
9 of the 10 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 Rock Springs do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 47 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 147 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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