Gold Nugget County Recreation Area consists of three waysides along the Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway near Gold Hill, featuring picnic areas and a short foot trail connecting the lower and middle sites with interpretive displays about local gold panning history and geology.

Day-use only (overnight camping not permitted), these access points provide opportunities for gold panning and river viewing, with the nearest campground located in Gold Hill.

Located approximately 2 miles north of Gold Hill via Highway 234, accessible from I-5 Exit 40.