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The Ovens gold beach, Riverport

Gold ground Documented siteLicence or permit

What you could find

Reported finds from this ground.

GoldGold

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: BLM Alaska (Public domain).

Why this spot

1861 gold rush sea-cave shore where beach sands still show colours

Documented gold rush site operating as a private park with panning.

Before you go

Hazards noted for this site.

surf at cave mouths

Keep exploring nearby

More spots in this area.

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