Gold Panning

Location of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia

Where

Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551.
Visitor Center

When

Nov. 3, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Get ready to catch gold fever and mosey on over to join our interpretive rangers on a quest for this elusive mineral. You'll discover the history of gold in Virginia and learn the finer points of placer mining and how to work a pan. Then we'll head down to the water's edge and see what washes up.

Register by getting your free tickets for this program here.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-854-5503
Email Address: LakeAnna@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History

Additional dates

Gold Panning - Nov. 10, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gold Panning - Nov. 17, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Gold Panning - Nov. 24, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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