Gold near Myrtle Beach, SC
7 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach report gold. The closest is Wadesboro, about 109 miles out (2 hr 16 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 7 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Closest gold spots to Myrtle Beach
- WadesboroAnson County, North Carolina109 mi · 2 hr 16 min driveGold
- Haile Gold MineLancaster County, South Carolina112 mi · 2 hr 21 min driveGold, Pyrite, Quartz
- Anson CountyAnson County, North Carolina112 mi · 2 hr 21 min driveGold, Calcite, Garnet
- Flat CreekLancaster County, South Carolina119 mi · 2 hr 29 min driveGold, Pyrite, Sericite
- Black Ankle MineMontgomery County, North Carolina135 mi · 2 hr 49 min driveGold
- EldoradoMontgomery County, North Carolina140 mi · 2 hr 55 min driveAzurite, Calcite, Gold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Myrtle Beach
Sorted by distance from Myrtle Beach. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WadesboroMoore's Lake Road | Anson County | 34.9356, -80.0594 | Public | |
| Haile Gold MineHaile Gold Mine Road | Lancaster County | 34.5804, -80.5320 | Public | |
| Anson CountyWhite Store Road | Anson County | 34.9570, -80.1227 | Public | |
| Flat Creek | Lancaster County | 34.6849, -80.5863 | Public | |
| Black Ankle MineWilliamson Road | Montgomery County | 35.4914, -79.8104 | Public | |
| EldoradoCoggins Mine Road | Montgomery County | 35.4824, -80.0228 | Public | |
| Reed Gold MineReed Mine Road | Cabarrus County | 35.2852, -80.4665 | Public |
Gold near Myrtle Beach FAQ
Where can I find gold near Myrtle Beach?+
7 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Myrtle Beach report gold. The closest is Wadesboro in Anson County County, roughly 109 miles away (2 hr 16 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Myrtle Beach?+
7 of the 7 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 Myrtle Beach do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 109 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 142 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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