Gold near Florence, SC
20 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Florence report gold. The closest is Haile Gold Mine, about 51 miles out (1 hr 4 min drive).
Recreational gold collecting means panning placer gravels where moving water has concentrated heavy flakes and the occasional nugget, or working the dumps of historic lode districts.
Map of 20 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Florence, South Carolina
Closest gold spots to Florence
- Haile Gold MineLancaster County, South Carolina51 mi · 1 hr 4 min driveGold, Pyrite, Quartz
- WadesboroAnson County, North Carolina54 mi · 1 hr 7 min driveGold
- Anson CountyAnson County, North Carolina56 mi · 1 hr 11 min driveGold, Calcite, Garnet
- Flat CreekLancaster County, South Carolina58 mi · 1 hr 12 min driveGold, Pyrite, Sericite
- Uwharrie MountainsMontgomery County, North Carolina85 mi · 1 hr 46 min driveQuartz, Gold
- Reed Gold MineCabarrus County, North Carolina85 mi · 1 hr 47 min driveAzurite, Gold, Malachite
Types of gold reported near Florence
Counts reflect how many spots in this radius mention each variety.
- Gold19
- Gold Bearing Galena1
- Gold Nugget1
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Florence
Sorted by distance from Florence. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haile Gold MineHaile Gold Mine Road | Lancaster County | 34.5804, -80.5320 | Public | |
| WadesboroMoore's Lake Road | Anson County | 34.9356, -80.0594 | Public | |
| Anson CountyWhite Store Road | Anson County | 34.9570, -80.1227 | Public | |
| Flat Creek | Lancaster County | 34.6849, -80.5863 | Public | |
| Uwharrie Mountains553 - Dutch John Road | Montgomery County | 35.4018, -80.0589 | Public | |
| Reed Gold MineReed Mine Road | Cabarrus County | 35.2852, -80.4665 | Public | |
| Black Ankle MineWilliamson Road | Montgomery County | 35.4914, -79.8104 | Public | |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public | |
| Gold HillSaint Stephens Church Road | Rowan County | 35.5128, -80.3437 | Permission | |
| Davidson CountySilver Hill Road | Davidson County | 35.7057, -80.1995 | Public | |
| Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverBarr Woods Road | Saluda County | 34.0618, -81.6766 | Public | |
| SmyrnaHuntington Road | York County | 34.9967, -81.4596 | Public | |
| Crowder's MountainBackside Trail | Gaston County | 35.2326, -81.2749 | Permission | |
| Clubb MountainAlexis Lucia Road | Gaston County | 35.4014, -81.0817 | Public | |
| CatawbaWest Lewis Ferry Road | Iredell County | 35.7121, -80.9919 | Public | |
| Sleepy CreekGold Mine Road | Edgefield County | 33.9693, -81.9492 | Public | |
| Spartanburg CountyLakeland Avenue | Spartanburg County | 34.8935, -82.0381 | Public | |
| Dorn MineDorn Road | McCormick County | 33.9246, -82.2971 | Public | |
| Sandy Level ChurchMamie Hamilton Road | Rutherford County | 35.4486, -81.8581 | Public | |
| McCormickBaker Creek Road | McCormick County | 33.8978, -82.3538 | Permission |
Gold near Florence FAQ
Where can I find gold near Florence?+
20 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Florence report gold. The closest is Haile Gold Mine in Lancaster County, roughly 51 miles away (1 hr 4 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Florence?+
17 of the 20 spots here sit on land mapped as publicly accessible. Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals is allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land with limits set by the local field office; national parks and most state parks are closed to collecting. Confirm current rules with the managing agency before a trip.
Do I need a permit to pan for gold?+
Hand panning is generally allowed on most BLM and Forest Service land that is not under an active mining claim, with no permit needed for pans and hand tools. Sluices and dredges fall under state rules and often do need permits. Check claim maps before working a creek: panning someone's claim is theft.
How far from Florence do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 51 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 150 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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