Treasure Hunting in North Carolina

Blackbeard pirate-era coast, Civil War cavalry routes, and the country's first documented gold rush (Cabarrus County, 1799).

Top North Carolina treasure regions: Outer Banks; Cabarrus County (Reed gold); Pisgah NF; Cape Fear River.

Famous documented cases in North Carolina: Blackbeard cache (Ocracoke); Reed Gold Mine ancillary caches; Civil War paymaster (Bentonville).

Terrain in North Carolina: Barrier islands, Piedmont, and Appalachian forest.

Best seasons for field work in North Carolina: October–May.

North Carolina state parks are managed by North Carolina State Parks (https://www.ncparks.gov/); check its rules before detecting in any state park.