Here are 4 Missouri Places Where You Can Pan for Gold Right Now

Striking it rich by finding gold in a stream is a dream many a kid has had. In Missouri, there are several places where it is definitely possible to find gold, but there are some things to know first including the 4 most common places in the state where you could potentially pan for gold right now.

I got curious about this panning for gold topic when I saw SD Bullion mention that Missouri was one of the top 15 states where it's very possible you could find gold.

Where in Missouri can you legally pan for gold?

Bizarre Hobby lists 4 different Missouri places you can legally pan for gold.

1. Clear Creek near Piedmont, Missouri

2. Big River southwest of the St. Louis, Missouri area

3. Sinking Creek, south of Echo Bluff State Park

4. Current River near Salem, Missouri

Here are some important things you know. It's perfectly legal to pan for gold in a public area unless there is signage prohibiting it. You need to be careful and not encroach on any private land without permission. You also need to get a permit from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources if you're going to use any equipment other than a pan since that would technically make you a miner.

Panning for gold in Missouri is a great thing to do for a fun hobby, but only a precious few make big finds that get them big bucks. But, hey, a chance at striking it rich while having fun doing it is better than none at all, right?