Gold near Savannah, GA
4 of the mapped rockhounding spots within 150 miles of Savannah report gold. The closest is Sleepy Creek, about 140 miles out (2 hr 55 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 4 gold collecting spots within 150 miles of Savannah, Georgia
Closest gold spots to Savannah
- Sleepy CreekEdgefield County, South Carolina140 mi · 2 hr 55 min driveGold
- Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverSaluda County, South Carolina141 mi · 2 hr 56 min driveAmphibolite, Chalcopyrite, Chlorite
- Dorn MineMcCormick County, South Carolina145 mi · 3 hr 2 min driveGold
- McCormickMcCormick County, South Carolina145 mi · 3 hr 2 min driveGold
Every gold spot within 150 miles of Savannah
Sorted by distance from Savannah. Tap a row for directions, access status, and nearby trips.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sleepy CreekGold Mine Road | Edgefield County | 33.9693, -81.9492 | Public | |
| Fork of Big Creek & Little Saluda RiverBarr Woods Road | Saluda County |
| 34.0618, -81.6766 | Public |
| Dorn MineDorn Road | McCormick County | 33.9246, -82.2971 | Public | |
| McCormickBaker Creek Road | McCormick County | 33.8978, -82.3538 | Public |
Gold near Savannah FAQ
Where can I find gold near Savannah?+
4 mapped spots within about 150 miles of Savannah report gold. The closest is Sleepy Creek in Edgefield County County, roughly 140 miles away (2 hr 55 min drive). The full list with coordinates is on this page.
Can I collect gold on public land near Savannah?+
4 of the 4 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 Savannah do I need to drive?+
The nearest gold spot is about 140 miles out, and the farthest on this list is 145 miles. Most fall inside a normal weekend day-trip radius.
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