Where to Find Gold in South Carolina
8 mapped gold rockhounding spots in South Carolina, across 6 counties. Recreational gold panning is allowed on much BLM and Forest Service land.
Map of 8 gold rockhounding spots in South Carolina
Gold by county in South Carolina
Counties ranked by number of gold spots in our database.
Every gold spot in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps. Click a row for details.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy CreekGold Mine Road | Edgefield County | 33.9693, -81.9492 | Public | |
| Flat Creek | Lancaster County | 34.6849, -80.5863 | Public | |
| Haile Gold MineHaile Gold Mine Road | Lancaster County | 34.5804, -80.5320 | Public | |
| Dorn MineDorn Road | McCormick County | 33.9246, -82.2971 | Public | |
| McCormickBaker Creek Road | McCormick County | 33.8978, -82.3538 | Public | |
| Oconee CountySouth Martin Drive | Oconee County | 34.6236, -82.9600 | Public | |
| Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverBarr Woods Road | Saluda County |
| 34.0618, -81.6766 | Public |
| Spartanburg CountyLakeland Avenue | Spartanburg County | 34.8935, -82.0381 | Public |
Gold in South Carolina FAQ
Where can I find gold in South Carolina?+
RockHoundR tracks 8 gold spots in South Carolina, spread across 6 counties. The strongest concentration is in Lancaster County.
Is collecting gold legal in South Carolina?+
Casual hand collection of common rocks and minerals like gold is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land in South Carolina, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always confirm rules before a trip.
What is the best gold location in South Carolina?+
Lancaster County has the most gold spots in our database for South Carolina. The full county breakdown is below — different counties produce different qualities and varieties.
Other states for gold
Other minerals to find in South Carolina
- Amethyst in South Carolina10
- Quartz in South Carolina10
- Kyanite in South Carolina6
- Smoky Quartz in South Carolina6
- Beryl in South Carolina5
- Garnet in South Carolina5
- Petrified Wood in South Carolina5
- Pyrite in South Carolina5
- Tourmaline in South Carolina5
- Corundum in South Carolina4
- Barite in South Carolina3
- Sillimanite in South Carolina3
Hunt gold in South Carolina on the map
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