The scenic and stunningly beautiful state of Oregon is one of the favorite destinations for gold prospectors. The state is blessed with numerous rivers, countless creeks, and several mountains that carry a considerable amount of gold deposits. For hundreds of years, people in search of wealth have found their wishes fulfilled in Oregon. Even after […]
Oregon gold mining
Historic Gold Mining at Galice Creek, Oregon
Galice, Oregon, has been recognized as a source of plentiful gold and ores since the 1850s. To this day, gold is mined from Galice Creek in Josephine County. There are still several active mining operations there. Let’s take a look at the rich history of this unique mining settlement. Prospectors Find Gold in Southern […]
Gold Panning in the Molalla River Recreation Area
This is a pretty little river that drains from the western flanks of the Cascade Mountains in northwest Oregon. The entire drainage is within Clackamas County, from its headwaters up near Bagby Hot Springs to where it drains into the Willamette River near Wilsonville. The Molalla River is one of the better areas for prospectors […]
7 Rivers in Oregon that are Full of Gold Nuggets
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 […]
9 Places to go Gold Panning in Oregon without a Mining Claim
Some great places to try panning for gold in Oregon! These are few locations on public land that have been set aside specifically for recreational use, including gold panning. These are areas that have been withdrawn from mineral entry, meaning that they are not claimed and are open to recreation gold panning. In some places […]
Jacksonville, Oregon: A Gold Rush Town with Charm
As greed sours, the number of ghosts that can be found soar. Jacksonville, Oregon, once known for its great quantities of gold during the gold rush, is now left to ruin in ghost inhabited buildings or captivating tourist attractions that let you experience what the gold rush was all about. However, this is not how […]
Gold Mining History of Canyon City, Oregon
Canyon City is credited for having the richest gold deposits anywhere in the state of Oregon at Whiskey Gulch on Canyon Creek near John Day. Miners had discovered gold in Eastern Oregon’s Blue Mountains the fall prior about 50 miles to the east in Auburn, but it wasn’t long before gold discoveries were being made […]
Gold is Hidden in the Sands of Southern Oregon’s Beaches
The beach sands of southern Oregon contain a hidden treasure that many people are completely unaware of… gold! I’m not talking about pirate’s treasure, old coins or lost jewelry. Instead it is rich placer deposits of fine gold that are naturally occurring throughout the beaches ranging from the California border up towards Florence, with the […]