Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground

Gold Mining and camping at Cotton Patch Gold Mine. A panning fee entitles one to washed ore, panning equipment and instruction. Visitors may pan or sluice. Campground with wilderness and full hook up sites or rental units. Gold mining at Cotton Patch dates back to before 1865. Located in the Uwharrie Lakes Region which has a rich history in gold mining.

Getting There & Details

Address
41697 Gurley Rd. New London, NC 28127
Phone
(704)463-5797
Website
www.cottonpatchgoldmine.com
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