The Wild Ammonoosuc River in Bath has been a popular place to go gold panning for generations Each spring, flood waters churn the river gravel and replenish the rivers supply of gold Whether youre visiting our campground with your family or want to try striking it rich on your own, Twin River Campground has you covered

One of the highlights of our campground is the Coos Canyon and the Swift River, which is a popular place to pan for gold, collect rocks and swim Coos Canyon has a 32 foot high gorge where the water

Jan 22, 2018 Today we meet Robert and he shows us his DIY power sluice Then we head to Maine to dredge up some gold Jack shows us how to do advanced panning to recover gold from black sand A G P

May 29, 2017 One of the well known gold bearing locations in Maine is the Cupsuptic River near Rangley Several other creeks around Rangley will produce gold by panning 5 St Croix River There is gold in the St Croix River, but it is extra fine textured and can be difficult to capture Also Read: Placer Gold Occurrences in Maine

Mar 04, 2016 Here in Maine there have been several rule changes over the past few years regarding recreational gold prospecting and specifically motorized recreational gold prospecting In an effort to provide prospectors with a current list of regulations and listings of closed areas for motorized prospecting we have put together this list

Historians suspect that gold panning in New Hampshire first started over 300 years ago But it wasn't until the mid 19th century that New Hampshire prospectors began making significant discoveries In 1864 gold was discovered in Lynam, sparking a miniature gold rush

Coos Canyon, Byron, Maine People pan for gold in Maine? You bet, at Coos Canyon, a very popular roadside stop along the Swift River in Byron! This hidden gem is definitely worth the trip This scenic

Historians suspect that gold panning in New Hampshire first started over 300 years ago But it wasn't until the mid 19th century that New Hampshire prospectors began making significant discoveries In 1864 gold was discovered in Lynam, sparking a miniature gold

GOLD PROSPECTING CLUB Central Maine Gold Prospectors Contact one of the following: Phillip Moulton Phone: 207 660 7563 Charles Curtis Phone: 207 778 5364

to the State by the Maine Re tail Jewel ers As so ci a tion A cir cu lar on gold in Maine is avail able from the Maine Geo log i cal Sur vey There is much in terest ing i n for ma tion in a book ti tled The Next Bend in the River: Gold Mining in Maine

Gold panning in Maine can be rewarding, but also challenging Even with the state's relaxed prospecting regulations, there's no guarantee that your visit will be worthwhile If you're new to gold panning, we suggest heading to a more productive state to get some experience Nearby Vermont is a better state for gold panning

Maine has 788 identified mines listed in The Diggings The most commonly listed primary commodities in Maine mines are Silver , Copper , and Lead At the time these mines were surveyed, 174 mines in Maine were observed to have ore mineralization in an outcrop, shallow pit, or isolated drill holeknown as an occurance mine 1 Maine

Jul 20, 2013 Placer gold can be found throughout the state of Maine Although some small lode deposits have been discovered, most of the gold will be found by panning and sluicing in the creeks and rivers The western part of Maine is best known for gold mining, although small amounts of gold

Apr 29, 2019 The Swift River Gold Panning Area, on the East Branch of the Swift River, is owned by Boise Cascade Corporation, but panning is allowed with permission from the timber manager Mineral hunting in Maine Like nearby New Hampshire, western Maine offers an abundance of precious minerals

Oct 12, 2017 Maine actively encourages recreational gold miners and at this time requires no special permits for gold panning, sluice boxes under 10 square feet, or 4 hose diameter suction dredges These regs are indicated for sandy or gravelly streams, and those with vegetation or soils where bank degradation could appear will have some restrictions and

GOLD PROSPECTING CLUB Central Maine Gold Prospectors Contact one of the following: Website: Phillip Moulton Phone: 207 660 7563 Charles Curtis Phone: 207 778 5364 GOLD PANNING EQUIPMENT AND ADVICE Rosey Susbury, 42 Swift River Rd , Byron, ME 04275 Phone: 207 364 4900 Website: www

Maine Gold Prospectors Learn More We are an open club of gold prospectors in the State of Maine If you have ever been interested in the hobby of gold prospecting please feel free to contact us or

Gold Panning in the Rangeley Lakes Region The Swift River at Coos Canyon is a popular spot for gold panning Try your luck at gold panning in one of Maines stream beds or go rock hunting for

Apr 18, 2017 So far, over 20 lost and forgotten gold mines have been found in New England excluding all the places known for placer gold With the stratospheric price of gold and popularity of the reality television show, Gold Rush, the interest in gold prospecting in New England has skyrocketed Forgotten mines and minor gold

PANNING FOR GOLD From gold pans and instruction to dredges and metal detectors we have all your needs for gold prospecting Learn to Pan For Gold Maine in the 1840s Over the years much gold has been taken from the Swift River and the East and West Branches At the turn of the century, there was even a gold mining operation up and

Jul 20, 2013 Placer gold can be found throughout the state of Maine Although some small lode deposits have been discovered, most of the gold will be found by panning and sluicing in the creeks and rivers The western part of Maine is best known for gold mining, although small amounts of gold can be found throughout the state

Panning for Gold in Maine Panning for gold is a fun activity for visitors to Maine Young children and adults alike will delight at the potential to find real gold flakes or nuggets Gold occurs in several geologic environments in bedrock, sediments eroded by glaciers from the original bedrock, and carried in streams travelling from the

Placer and lode gold have been found in Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Knox, Oxford, Somerset, Waldo and Washington Counties Note: Some sites listed below may have prohibitions against prospecting Always seek permission from property owners and obtain any necessary permits prior to panning

Pan for Gold: Bring your own panning equipment, or rent gear and take a quick lesson in panning at the Coos Canyon Rock Gift Shop, located at 472 Swift River Road, across Route 17 from Coos Canyon As of 2019, the price to rent a pan and classifying screen is $2 50 per day, with an $7 50 refundable deposit required If you don't want to wade into the river, you can still hit paydirt

Apr 29, 2019 The Swift River Gold Panning Area, on the East Branch of the Swift River, is owned by Boise Cascade Corporation, but panning is allowed with permission from the timber manager Mineral hunting in Maine Like nearby New Hampshire, western Maine

Jun 20, 2014 While gold nuggets are rare in Maine, prospectors can find good sized nuggets if they search in the right places The Swift River The Swift River is a popular gold prospecting location in Western Maine, and is a tributary to the Androscoggin River Its headwaters start at Swift River Pond near Horn Hill in Franklin County

Welcome to Coos Canyon Rock and Gift in Byron, Maine! 472 Swift River Road, Rt 17, Byron, Maine 04275 207 364 4900 Our family has been prospecting for minerals and gold here since the 1950s

Maine is a very big state, and anyone who has driven around there knows just how huge it is Lots and lots of trees and moose of course! But, there is also lots of gold to be found in Maine By f

Oct 12, 2017 Maine actively encourages recreational gold miners and at this time requires no special permits for gold panning, sluice boxes under 10 square feet, or 4 hose diameter suction dredges

The sizable gold nuggets that have been found here are a big attraction to gold prospectors in Maine Regularly, groups of gold panners explore the banks of the Swift River, with a hopes of finding gold More gold panning enthusiasts have recorded success when panning for gold, although these days large nuggets are quite a rare occurrence

One of the most important steps in gold panning is finding a suitable location You can be the most experienced prospector around, but unless there's gold in the ground or flowing down the stream, you simply aren't going to have any luck On the other hand, even a beginner can walk away with a nice chunk of valuable gold

Central Maine Gold Prospectors 1,923 likes · 84 talking about this We are a group of recreational prospectors with members from Maine and and the

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Placer gold can be found throughout the state of Maine Although some small lode deposits have been discovered, most of the gold will be found by panning and sluicing in the creeks and rivers The western part of Maine is best known for gold mining, although small amounts of gold