This area is great for bushwalking and gold prospecting. Be wary of mine shafts and uneven ground if walking off the track.
Although the track is marked as a dead end on the map, it continues further around behind the dam before reaching another unmarked track.
Free camping at No Gold Here Dam
Please note that there are no facilities here. Campers must be self-sufficient.
If you follow No Gold Here Dam Track around the dam, just around the corner you will come across a roadside makeshift fire pit.
At this fire pit you may find room to pitch a tent or park an RV, but there is no large clear area here. A good climbing tree for kids lies between the fire pit and the dam, and a small pet grave made of stones and sticks lies at the foot of another nearby tree.
If you continue to follow the track around behind No Gold Here Dam, you will soon find a much larger clearing with a makeshift stone fire pit in its centre. There is plenty of room for camping here.
Gold prospecting in the area
The Daisy Hill State Forest near Amherst is a great area for gold prospecting.
No Gold Here Dam makes a great destination for self-sufficient campers to set up camp for a weekend of gold detecting.
During the winter months the dam should have water in it for panning or sluicing.
The Maryborough area is a popular destination for gold prospectors.
Countless massive gold nuggets have been found throughout the region since the 1850s, with significant discoveries still being unearthed today!
If you're interested in trying your luck gold prospecting around Maryborough, whether it's with a gold detector, gold pan, or sluice, we've put together
this handy guide to get you started.
GEOLOGICAL MAP OF THE MARYBOROUGH GOLD FIELD, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Geological map of the Maryborough gold field which shows historical features in superb detail, including reefs, leads, gullies/flats, and old workings. Originally published by the Department of Crown Lands and Survey, early 20th century. High quality, durable A1 print in a satin finish. Large, 594 x 891 mm. Go to online shop.
PROSPECTORS AND MINERS ASSOCIATION VICTORIA
Established in 1980, the Prospectors and Miners Association of Victoria is a voluntary body created to protect the rights and opportunities of those who wish to prospect, fossick or mine in the State of Victoria, Australia.
You can support the PMAV in their fight to uphold these rights by
becoming a member. You'll also gain access to exclusive publications, field days, prospecting tips, discounts and competitions.
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