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Gold Mines In NC">Thermal City Gold Mine NC

Thermal City Gold Mine is by far the very best known recreational gold mining camp on the East Coast. The western section of NC is wealthy in many industrial minerals and diamonds, and you can dig for emerald, citrine, rose quartz, rubies, aventurine, moonstone, smoky quartz, tourmaline and many more.

It is very easy to make it by car. It is halfway between Marion and Rutherford on the county line. If you are coming from the Rutherfordton/Marion exit on I-40 then just head to the south towards Rutherfordton for around 8 miles. Follow then the directions to the mine.

It is very affordable to stay at Thermal City and will fit everybody's budget. You are able to camp on the riverside for as little as $15.00 per night or obtain a cabin with double beds, a bath and a kitchenette with a micro wave for $50.00.

You can bring your own personal mining gear or you can buy it from them. They are authorized resellers of Keene Engineering equipment and can provide you with pumps, hi-bankers/dredges, prospecting and mining supplies, gold pans, a wide range of prospecting books, sluice boxes and many more.

The Lucky Strike Recreational Gold and Gem Mine An additional leisure facility in North Carolina is Lucky Strike. It is in Marion County in Vein Mountain. It is open all year from 8 to 7.

Next to the regular mining and prospecting activities, Lucky Strike supplies the Miner's Diner - a restaurant for individuals who would rather be spending the whole day digging for gold than cooking - and, of course, accommodation at inexpensive rates.

Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground

Cotton Patch is another common recreational mining site located in New London, NC. Their store includes a wide range of prospecting supplies and they even organize online classes for newbies.

It is possible to camp here for $15 a night and you can get constant discounts if you stay longer. RV camping, for instance, starts at $25 per night however, you can pay only $350 if you book an entire month. All you need to do is make a call and check the availability.

The camp is located on 41697 Gurley Road in New London. If you use a GPS device, plug in the coordinates: Longitude 80.1874, Latitude 35.4358.Gold Mines In NC





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