Hammer's Hideaway Campground gold panning
Coker Creek, Tennessee
placer gold
Fee dig · Fee
Hammer's Hideaway Campground gold panning
The Cherokee National Forest is explicit that gold panning on Coker Creek is only allowed on private property, which is precisely what makes a paid day on this campground's stretch lawful rather than folklore. Fifteen dollars puts an adult on the water with a pan, and you keep all you find. Dredging and digging into the creek banks are both prohibited here. Confirm with the campground that its panning stretch is private ground before you book.
The card catalog
| What you can find | placer gold |
|---|---|
| Access | Fee dig — Fee |
| Fees | $15/adult and $10 for ages 3-13 per day; complete panning kits with pan, magnifier, tweezers and vials sold on site |
| Season & hours | warm months are the practical season for creek work; daily hours are not published, so book or call through the campground first |
| Kids | Family-friendly — Shallow creek panning with a low kids' rate - about as gentle an introduction to prospecting as the region offers. No digging into the banks and no dredging, so the work stays simple. |
| Official source | Hammer's Hideaway Campground |
| Last checked | Checked against its source August 16, 2026 |
Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
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Before you go
What does Hammer's Hideaway Campground gold panning cost?
$15/adult and $10 for ages 3-13 per day; complete panning kits with pan, magnifier, tweezers and vials sold on site Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
When is Hammer's Hideaway Campground gold panning open?
warm months are the practical season for creek work; daily hours are not published, so book or call through the campground first Hours, fees, and access rules change. Verify with the operator or land agency before you go.
Is Hammer's Hideaway Campground gold panning good for kids?
Yes — Hammer's Hideaway Campground gold panning works for families. Shallow creek panning with a low kids' rate - about as gentle an introduction to prospecting as the region offers. No digging into the banks and no dredging, so the work stays simple.