Locations

Seven tested gold panning spots in Colorado backed by 6,088 USGS gold sites. Where to go, what's legal, and what you'll actually find.

Yes, there's still gold in California — geologists estimate 80-90% was never recovered. Here's exactly where to find it and what to expect.

74,805 documented gold sites across 37 states — one might be near your house. Data-driven guide to every major US gold region with real spots to prospect.

Where to pan for gold in the US — 12 specific spots with directions, USGS mine data, and first-hand tips from years of prospecting.