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Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Strike gold
not just the
pan.

Nestled along Coker Creek in the Nantahala National Forest, our camp offers an authentic mountain retreat — gold panning, rustic lodging, and the kind of quiet you won't find anywhere else.

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Rustic cabin nestled among pine trees in the Nantahala National Forest
68
Miles from
Chattanooga
5★
Nantahala
Forest
4
Seasons of
adventure
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Lodging built for
those who seek the real thing.

Creek-side cabin with wooden deck surrounded by forest
Popular

Creek-Side Cabins

Wake up to the sound of Coker Creek just steps from your door. Each cabin is surrounded by old-growth pine and mountain air.

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Wooden lodge interior with stone fireplace and rustic furnishings

Mountain Lodge Rooms

Cozy rooms with exposed timber, stone fireplaces, and handcrafted furnishings — the warmth of a mountain home, minus the long drive.

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Campsite under a star-filled sky with a crackling fire pit
Seasonal

Campground Sites

Pitch your tent or park your rig beside the creek. Fire pits, freshwater access, and the best star-gazing in the region — all included.

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The Experience

Pan for gold.
Find something
worth keeping.

Coker Creek has carried gold since the 1800s. Today, we still guide visitors through the same water that once drew prospectors from across the state. Whether it's your first time swirling a pan or your fiftieth, there's a thrill in holding a speck of real gold in your palm.

All equipment is provided. No experience needed — just bring your sense of adventure and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

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Close-up of gold pan with water and sediment being swirled
Smooth river stones along the bank of Coker Creek
Dense forest trail leading toward the creek
Tiny flecks of gold visible in a black pan
All Equipment
Pans, classifiers & guides included
No Experience
Beginner-friendly instructions provided
Keep Your Gold
Everything you find is yours to take home
Year-Round
Gold panning available every season
Find Us

Hidden in the mountains,
easy to find.

We sit along New Highway 68, just outside Tellico Plains — a quiet stretch of road that cuts through the Nantahala National Forest. The drive is part of the experience: winding through pines, past old homesteads, and into a world that moves a little slower.

Address
12451 New Highway 68
Tellico Plains, TN 37385-5965

Near the Nantahala National Forest, just off Highway 68

Ready to answer
the call of the creek?

Whether you're planning a weekend gold-panning trip, a family mountain getaway, or a quiet night under the stars — we'd love to hear from you. Reach out and we'll get you set up.

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