Reed Gold Mine
Visit Reed Gold Mine
Reed Gold Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United States. From this discovery, gold mining spread gradually to nearby counties and eventually into other southern states. During its peak years gold mining was second only to farming in the number of North Carolinians it employed. The estimated value of gold recovered reached over one million dollars a year. North Carolina led the nation in gold production until 1848, when it was eclipsed by the great rush to California.
Gold Panning Closed for 2020 Season. Please click here for additional site COVID-19 updates and operation impacts.
Upcoming Events
Location and Hours
Reed Gold Mine
9621 Reed Mine Rd.
Midland, N.C. 28107
Hours
Tuesday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday, and most major holidays
Admission is free, Fee for underground guided tours
Underground Guided Tour Fees
- $2.00 for adults
- $1.00 for children 5-12 and for seniors
Tours available Tuesday-Saturday, 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Panning is closed for the 2020 season. Please click here for additional site COVID-19 updates and operation impacts
Contact
704-721-GOLD (4653)
reed@ncdcr.gov
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