placer gold

Finding gold in rivers starts with reading the water, not digging randomly. Where gold settles in creeks, how to read bends, and when to go.

Placer gold is loose gold deposited by water in streams and rivers. Learn how it forms, where it collects, mining methods, what it's worth, and how to find it.

Learn how to pan for gold with this step-by-step guide covering technique, equipment, where to find gold, laws by state, and how much beginners actually find.