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Where to Pan for Gold in NC 2026: Best Spots Near Surry County | Bill Layne Insurance Where to Pan for Gold in North Carolina in 2026: Best Spots Near Surry County BL By Bill Layne Licensed NC Agent #6571216 | Verified 2026 Data Quick Answer In 2026, the top gold panning spots near Surry County are Reed Gold Mine (birthplace of America's gold rush), Uwharrie National Forest, and Lucky Strike Mine. North Carolina famously produced the 28-pound Peter nugget, and hobbyists still find color in the Carolina Slate Belt streams stretching through the Piedmont. Gold Rush Legacy ...