Gem Mining, Gold Panning & Rockhounding in Alaska
Where can you go gem mining in Alaska? We list 5 sites in Alaska (4 gold panning sites, 1 rockhounding / fossil site), including Cripple Creek Campground (Fairbanks North Star Borough, AK), Gold Panning Attraction (Tok, AK) (Tok, AK), Marion Creek Campground (Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK).
Listings come from operators' official websites, OpenStreetMap, the federal RIDB database and the Bureau of Land Management.
Verify before visiting. Hours, fees, access and collecting rules change, and some listings come from community-edited data. Call or check the operator's official page before you go. Details we could not confirm are marked "call to confirm".
Gold Panning Spots in Alaska (4)
Cripple Creek Campground
Gold panningFairbanks North Star Borough, AK · Recreation Information Database (RIDB)Gold Panning Attraction (Tok, AK)
Gold panningTok, AK · OpenStreetMapMarion Creek Campground
Gold panningYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK · Recreation Information Database (RIDB)Mount Prindle Campground
Gold panningYukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK · Recreation Information Database (RIDB)
Rockhounding & Fossil Sites in Alaska (1)
White Mountains National Recreation Area
Rockhounding / fossil siteFairbanks North Star Borough, AK · Recreation Information Database (RIDB)
FAQ
How many gem mining and rockhounding sites are in Alaska?
This directory lists 5 in Alaska: 4 gold panning sites, 1 rockhounding / fossil site.
Can I keep what I find in Alaska?
At pay-to-dig mines, usually yes, under the mine's own rules. On BLM land you may generally collect reasonable amounts for noncommercial use. Rules for state parks, national forests and private land differ, so check with the manager.
Also see: Pay-to-Dig Gem Mines · Gold Panning Spots · Rockhounding & Fossil Sites · Mine Tours · Gear checklist