Is there any gold in Oregon?

Is there any gold in Oregon?

Oregon is one of the best states to mine for gold in the US. The gold deposits are widespread but are richest in the southern part of the state just north of the California border near Grants Pass and Medford, and also in Eastern Oregon near the towns of John Day and Baker City.

Where is the best place to find gold Oregon?

The Lower Burnt River Valley and Mormon Basin gold districts are south of Durkee (southeast of Baker City). The Bohemia gold district is southeast of Cottage Grove in Lane County, Oregon.

Where can I dig for gold in Oregon?

Quartzville Creek (Linn County). Sixes River Recreation Site (Curry County). Sharps Creek Recreation Site (Lane County). Rogue Wild and Scenic River. Sumpter Dredge State Park (Baker County). Cow Creek (Douglas County). Brice Creek (Lane County).

What Oregon rivers have gold?

These places include Tunnel Ridge, Little Applegate, Gold Nugget, Rogue river, and Cow Creek areas of southern Oregon and the rivers of Powder and Burnt of northeast Oregon. Quartzville Creek in central Oregon also attracts recreational gold miners.