Thomas M.
8/1/2025
Our experience was very simple. We just payed for two large buckets for our kids to mine for gems on our final day of vacation. They had a great time and found all kinds of cool gems, crystals,...
Thermal City Gold Mine & Campground
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5240 US Highway 221 N
Union Mills, NC 28167
Thermal City Gold Mine & Campground, located in Union Mills, NC, is renowned as the premier recreational gold and gem mining facility in the Eastern United States. The site offers a unique experience for families and individuals interested in gold panning and prospecting, hosted by knowledgeable staff who are passionate about preserving the tradition and history of gold mining in North Carolina.
Visitors can enjoy hands-on mining experiences, including the use of trommels and high bankers, with scheduled times for operation throughout the day. Additionally, the facility provides dredging classes for those looking to enhance their skills in gold recovery, ensuring a memorable and educational outing for all ages.
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5.03 reviewsMarcia S.
6/10/2025
We had a great time looking for gold! James was very patient and explained how to process a Trommel, about 1 ton of rocks, sand, a little bit of clay, (and hopefully some gold too!). When we were...
Kayte W.
9/7/2021
This is our 4th year camping with Thermal City and the memories will continue to be made here. We've attended their group gold digs and have had a lot of fun meeting other prospectors and finding...
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