Where is a good place to go panning for gold?
Where is a good place to go panning for gold?
Eldorado Canyon, Nevada. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, California. Old Hundred Gold Mine in Silverton, Colorado. Queen Mine in Bisbee, Arizona. Liarsville Gold Rush Camp, Alaska. Lackawanna Coal Mine, Pennsylvania. Cracker Creek Mining Camp in Sumpter, Oregon.
Is it legal to gold pan in Washington state?
A formal HPA is not required for recreational panning and prospecting if you use a gold pan, mini-rocker box, or non- motorized, small sluice box. You must have a formal HPA for sluicing and dredging.
Do you need a permit to pan for gold in California?
No permit is required. Suggested locaons for panning include the PiPi Campground area and the Cache Rock area. For other suggesons in the Eldorado Naonal Forest, contact the individual Ranger Districts.
Where in Colorado can you pan for gold for free?
There are plenty of beautiful creeks and streams that promise lovely experiences gold panning! One of our favorites is Castlewood Canyon State Park, but we also love Point Barr at Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area. Choose a creek or stream with calm, slow waters to ensure your own safety.
