Gold

The Black Hills of South Dakota have been a gold prospector’s paradise for centuries. This list features ten of the best locations where you can still search for gold today, from historic mines to natural riverbeds.

North Carolina was the site of America’s first gold rush, and gold can still be found there. This article highlights seven of the best locations for modern gold hunters looking to pan or metal detect.

Wyoming is home to some of the last great untapped gold deposits in the United States. This guide breaks down ten promising locations where prospectors have reported gold discoveries.

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.