Gold Prospecting

Utah has a surprising number of gold-rich locations, from the mountains to the desert. This guide details twenty locations where you can search for gold, including rivers, mining towns, and historic claims.

Wisconsin has rivers and streams that contain gold deposits. This guide highlights twenty locations with a history of gold finds and provides tips on how to prospect in the area.

Washington State is full of gold-bearing rivers and historic mining districts. This guide lists fifteen of the top locations where you can still find gold today, whether you are a beginner or an experienced prospector.

New Mexico has a rich mining history, and gold is still being discovered there today. This list highlights seven of the best places where modern prospectors are finding gold using pans, sluices, and metal detectors.

Michigan may not be well known for gold prospecting, but gold has been found in its rivers and lakeshores. This guide lists twenty places where you can pan for gold and increase your chances of finding it.

Texas has several gold-bearing regions that many prospectors overlook. This guide highlights ten of the best places where you can find gold, from riverbeds to historic mining areas.

Alabama played a role in early gold mining history, and gold is still being found in certain locations. This guide features fifteen great places to try your luck with a gold pan or detector.

Arkansas is not commonly thought of as a gold state, but there are locations where gold has been found. This list of fifteen sites will guide you to areas with proven gold discoveries.

Kentucky has more gold than most people realize. This list reveals ten locations where prospectors have had success finding gold in the state.

Missouri has several rivers and creeks with reported gold finds. This guide features seven locations that are worth exploring for gold prospecting enthusiasts.