2023年5月13日 · In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore gold prospecting in Oregon and uncover the top locations for gold panning and sluicing while delving into the legal aspects you should consider before embarking on your golden adventure.

2025年1月1日 · Discover Oregon's top gold prospecting spots in this guide. Find the best places to pan for gold and avoid common mistakes.

Most gold prospecting in Oregon is done in the southwest and northeast parts of the state, where extensive gold discoveries have been made. Suction dredging, sluicing, and metal detecting are all good ways to recover gold nuggets in Oregon.

2016年11月9日 · Oregon is a great state to do some gold prospecting. Some incredible gold nuggets have been found in the state, and there are countless creeks and rivers where gold is hidden within the gravels. The major gold-bearing areas in Oregon are primarily in the southern part (Grants Pass & Medford area) and the eastern part of the state (Baker City ...

2016年10月29日 · We have written extensively about gold prospecting and rockhounding in Oregon. Check out some of these other links for more detailed information: Obsidian Collecting at Glass Butte, Oregon; Gold in the John Day River; Digging for Oregon Sunstones & Fire Opals; Historic Gold Mining at Galice Creek, OR; 15 Places to Dig for Fossils in Oregon

2020年1月12日 · Some of the best places to find Gold in Oregon are in the southwestern corner of the state as well as along the eastern border with Idaho. As a matter of fact, the most gold has been found in Baker County at over 1.5 million ounces of gold.

Some of the most popular public lands for gold prospecting are Burnt River and Powder River in northeast Oregon; Quartzville Creek (which is located close to Sweet Home, a town in the central part of the state); and the southern Oregon areas of Rogue River, Cow Creek, Gold Nugget, Tunnel Ridge and Little Applegate.

Fine placer gold deposits can be found throughout the beaches of Southern Oregon. Originating from rich gold areas in the nearby Klamath Mountains, as well as eroded from the adjacent coastline, gold prospectors can still find gold along Oregon's beaches. Both gold and platinum can be recovered within paystreaks of black sand within the sands.

The two rich gold-bearing areas in Oregon are in Eastern Oregon and Southwest Oregon, several hours from Portland. Still, there are some places relatively close to Portland where small quantities of gold can be found.

For over 40 years, we’ve been helping individuals discover the thrill of small-scale Gold Mining. As a 501 (c) (4) nonprofit social club, we attend Gold Panning Shows and Gem & Mineral Shows throughout the year to support our mission and share our passion with our community.