Alaska: Known for its gold-bearing creeks and rivers, especially in regions like Nome and Fairbanks.
California: Historic gold rush areas like the Sierra Nevada foothills still yield gold through recreational mining.
Colorado: The state's mountains and streams continue to attract prospectors searching for gold nuggets and flakes.
Georgia: The Appalachian Mountains in northern Georgia have gold deposits that are accessible to determined prospectors.
Nevada: Home to large-scale mining operations and areas like the Carlin Trend known for significant gold deposits.
North Carolina: The state's Piedmont region has gold-bearing rivers and streams where amateur prospectors can still find gold.
South Dakota: The Black Hills area is known for its gold mines and recreational panning opportunities.