Dahlonega, Georgia: The town of Dahlonega was the site of the first gold rush in the United States. There are several public gold panning locations in the area, including the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site and the Consolidated Gold Mine.
Cherokee County, North Carolina: There are several public gold panning locations in Cherokee County, including the Big Creek Gold Mine and the Davidson River Gold Mine.
Yancey County, North Carolina: The Toe River is a popular gold panning location in Yancey County.
Saluda County, South Carolina: The Saluda River is a popular gold panning location in Saluda County.
Pickens County, South Carolina: The Chattooga River is a popular gold panning location in Pickens County.
Georgia Gold Camp: The Georgia Gold Camp is a private gold panning location in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It is open to the public for a fee.
Oconee Gold Camp: The Oconee Gold Camp is a private gold panning location in Oconee County, South Carolina. It is open to the public for a fee.
Vein Mountain Camp: The Vein Mountain Camp is a private gold panning location in North Carolina. It is open to the public for a fee.