Daily Rates:

From now until the end of August, we are offering discounted rates for gold prospecting!

We also offer discounted rates for return visits. Please visit our Packages page for more details.

Our normal rates are daily per person:

- Prospector: $25, which includes one accompanying non-prospector.

- Additional non-prospectors over 16 years old: $10

- Children under 16 years of age are welcome free of charge.

We are also not requiring reservations at this time, though prospecting will be by appointment only. We will still be limiting the amount of prospectors on the property to about ten total, payment in advance for your visit is highly recommended as we will close the doors when ten prospectors are on the property. Contact us to make an appointment.

Hours of operation:

Monday through Thursday, 9AM until 7PM

Friday through Sunday, no set hours.

As always, there is no charge to camp. Camping on Monday through Thursday is allowed in most cases with prior agreement, Friday through Sunday camping is automatically offered to all guests.

General information:

Saturdays are potluck dinner nights. Bring a plate and join us around the fire!

Our access road is now drivable by most vehicles, including cars, under all weather conditions.

While we do not charge for camping we do allow guests to camp on site if they desire. Please be aware there are absolutely no creature comforts on the property. It is heavily wooded, lacks running water, electricity, and the amenities associated with a typical campground.

Tent camping is always welcomed and there are a limited number of areas suitable for pop-up campers at rivers edge. Camping during Monday through Thursday is by prior agreement only. A number of hotels, inns, and RV parks are located within a 12 mile radius of the property for those that do not wish to camp on site and can be found under our "Lodging" section of the Links page.

To remain exclusive and maintain the privacy of our guests, we are not publishing our location for drive by visits. An appointment to prospect is required.

The maximum size of dredge we allow is 5", but there is no limit on the number that can be brought along. Our river is low velocity which produces some beautiful chunky pieces of gold, please take the velocity into account when you plan on the number of dredges to bring along.

We will require that each member of the party read and sign a rules and release of liabilities form before entering the property. Those that do not wish to sign the form will not be allowed onto the property under any circumstances. The rules will cover safety issues, property boundaries, and activities not allowed on the property. Violation of the rules will result in removal from the property. We wish to make your visit as safe and pleasurable as possible.

We do allow pets though ask that they remain on a leash.

Feel free to contact us with questions. As topics arise, we'll be expanding this page with updated information. Contact us at:

Phone: (910) 639-8237

E-mail: wylie@bearfootgold.com

Oh, and of course: any gold found is yours to keep!