Alaska Gold Panning (Nome Area)
Approximate — check official site before visiting
Historic gold beaches of Nome. Recreational gold panning on public beaches. Gold, garnets, and occasional jade.
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Alaska Jade Beds (Kobuk River)
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Jade Mountain and the Kobuk River area produce nephrite jade (Alaska's state gem). Remote location accessible by boat or small plane.
Alaska Fossil Beds (Point Hope)
Point Hope, Alaska · Public Land
Coastal exposures for mammoth tusks, bison bones, and Pleistocene fossils. Remote locations requiring serious expedition.
⛏️ Recommended Gear
Make the most of your visit to Alaska Gold Panning (Nome Area) with the right equipment.
Rock Hammer
The most essential rockhounding tool. Choose a hammer with both a flat striking face and a pointed pick end.
Typical: $25-45
Safety Glasses
Mandatory protective gear. Rock chips fly unpredictably when hammering.
Typical: $10-20
Chisel Set
Cold chisels in 3-4 sizes for precise extraction from matrix rock.
Typical: $15-30
Geologist's Pick
A heavier crack hammer for splitting hard rock. Essential for hard rock mining areas.
Typical: $35-60
Sifting Screen
Stackable mesh screens for sifting gravel and dirt. Essential for gem and fossil hunting.
Typical: $20-40
UV Flashlight
Long-wave UV light for finding fluorescent minerals and Yooperlites.
Typical: $15-35