United States

Explore gold country in United States. Start with a region, then check the place notes and current access.

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Official regional reference

Authority: U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM). Rockhounding on public lands.

Source checked: 5 November 2026. Federal BLM guidance only. State, Tribal, private, claim and other federal land rules may differ.

Check the current land status, landowner permission, boundaries, permitted methods and local conditions before travelling. Historical notes and map pins do not establish permission. Access has not been reverified for this redesign.

Prepare for the day.

Start with the basic panning method, then choose gear for the place you plan to visit.

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