UPCOMING OUTINGS:
Thermal City Gold & Gem Mine
AUGUST 15 - 17, 2025
Our next chapter outing will be to Thermal City. The Mine is about 8.5 miles south of Exit 85 on I-40, or 12 miles north of Rutherfordton. Thermal City Gold & Gem Mine offers the following: gold panning, highbanking, trommel operations, sluicing, dredging locations, gem sluicing, mine store, and one mile of the Second Broad River for prospecting
Camping, RV hook-ups, and cabin rentals are also available.
Friday, August 15th
Saturday, August 16th
Saturday, August 16th
Members arrive at their own discretion. They can set up their tents, RVs, or check into their respective cabins or hotel/motel. We will have a meet and greet later in the day and go over the upcoming weekend and answer questions.
Saturday, August 16th
Saturday, August 16th
Saturday, August 16th
We will work on the trommel in two shifts: a morning and afternoon shift. At 8:30am the 1st shift head towards the Trommel. At 12:30pm the 2nd shift heads towards the Trommel. Other prospecting equipment may be available once the final number of participants is determined.
Sunday, August 17th
Saturday, August 16th
Sunday, August 17th
Sunday is Open Day and you are welcome to take advantage of all Thermal City has to offer. You many pan, sluice, highbank, etc.. What you find is yours. Members will be responsible for any associated prospecting fees.
Prices & Overnight Accommodations:
