Where to Find Gold in South Carolina
South Carolina has 8 mapped collecting spots that report gold, spread across 6 counties. The largest share sits in Lancaster County County with 2 spots. 8 of the spots are on land mapped as publicly accessible.
Map of 8 gold collecting spots in South Carolina
Best counties for gold in South Carolina
Ranked by the number of mapped gold spots. County links open the full rockhounding page for that county.
- Lancaster County2 spots
- McCormick County2 spots
- Edgefield County1 spot
- Oconee County1 spot
- Saluda County1 spot
- Spartanburg County1 spot
Every gold spot we track in South Carolina
Sorted by county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| 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 |
Before you go
Read the gold identification guide so you know what a keeper looks like in the field: Gold in the encyclopedia.
Gold in South Carolina FAQ
Where can you find gold in South Carolina?+
The mapped spots concentrate in Lancaster County County, McCormick County County, and Edgefield County County. Every spot on this page appears on the map above with coordinates and access notes.
How many gold spots are mapped in South Carolina?+
8 spots across 6 counties. The RockHoundR app keeps the same spots on an offline map with public land overlays, geology layers, and your saved finds.
Is it legal to collect gold in South Carolina?+
Hand collecting of common rocks and minerals in small amounts for personal use is generally allowed on BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are closed to collecting. 8 of the 8 mapped spots here sit on land marked public. Always confirm current rules with the managing agency before you dig.
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Hunt gold in South Carolina with the map in your pocket
RockHoundR puts these spots on an offline map with BLM and Forest Service overlays, geology layers, and a log for your finds.
