bobbiegail Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 I am looking for (probably everyone is) a place to take my 17 year old son to learn how to do some gold prospecting. I do have a small sluice and pans, but that's about it...well shovels. Anyway. My dream is to find a space I can rent (like a cabin) right near a small river/creek that has potential to produce gold with some digging and sluicing. Of course, nothing more than manual tools. Does anyone know of a place, own a place, know someone who owns a place....that I might be able to make this happen within a short timeframe...? This single mom appreciates your assistance in making some dreams come true this summer of COVID because so many dreams were taken away. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilaoro Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Welcome to the forum ! You are in the right place for info. Someone on here knows something about everything. Give us a little more info about your location. and someone will know . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 It might help if you gave the general location of where you are. Or an area you want to go to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbiegail Posted May 26, 2020 Author Share Posted May 26, 2020 We are in Las Vegas, so CA, NV, AZ, UT, OR Would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Roaring Camp California comes to mind. You might give them a call and see whether they are taking bookings. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 5 hours ago, bobbiegail said: I am looking for (probably everyone is) a place to take my 17 year old son to learn how to do some gold prospecting. I do have a small sluice and pans, but that's about it...well shovels. Anyway. My dream is to find a space I can rent (like a cabin) right near a small river/creek that has potential to produce gold with some digging and sluicing. Of course, nothing more than manual tools. Does anyone know of a place, own a place, know someone who owns a place....that I might be able to make this happen within a short timeframe...? This single mom appreciates your assistance in making some dreams come true this summer of COVID because so many dreams were taken away. 2 hours ago, bobbiegail said: We are in Las Vegas, so CA, NV, AZ, UT, OR Would be good. Welcome to the forum! Please visit again and let us know how everything works out for you and your son's future adventure and show us some GOLD, we love good gold getting stories and photos of gold!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Slim Posted May 26, 2020 Share Posted May 26, 2020 Being in Vegas you may want to consider drywashing. You can drive over the Hoover Dam to gold basin and probably come up with some color. Maybe check with local prospector clubs and see about attending an outing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotAU? Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) On 5/26/2020 at 9:09 AM, bobbiegail said: I am looking for (probably everyone is) a place to take my 17 year old son to learn how to do some gold prospecting. I do have a small sluice and pans, but that's about it...well shovels. Anyway. My dream is to find a space I can rent (like a cabin) right near a small river/creek that has potential to produce gold with some digging and sluicing. Of course, nothing more than manual tools. Does anyone know of a place, own a place, know someone who owns a place....that I might be able to make this happen within a short timeframe...? This single mom appreciates your assistance in making some dreams come true this summer of COVID because so many dreams were taken away. Hi and welcome! I’m still new to this forum also, but have found a lot of help and hope to return it to others as well. First off, I commend you for what you are doing for your son, that’s awesome. He will definitely grow up to be a better man for what you are doing for him! Ok, well for a summer prospecting adventure, as much as I love the desert and do summer prospecting out there even in 90+degree heat, I’d save the desert for cooler months and go to the mountains or up north, especially if it’s a first time prospecting trip. A couple ideas come to mind: Jamestown and Sonora, CA have good prospecting areas along Woods Creek. There is a prospecting company in Jamestown with a local claim that helps you out with doing gold panning there. You’ll either have to stay somewhere in Jamestown or in Sonora, which is the larger of the two towns and has motels. If it is open, also check out the California Gold Museum in Sonora, it’s pretty nice. Here’s the link to the prospecting company there: https://www.gold-panning-california.com/ Another fun summer activity in the area is staying at Camp Lotus near Coloma, Ca along the South Fork of the American River. They have tent and RV sites on the river, and cabins available near the river too. Look up white water rafting while you are there, you and your son might enjoy yourselves doing several activities together during your stay. I used to work as a raft guide there a long time ago and it is a great river. https://www.camplotus.com/artists Another place I found that might be interesting is in Libby, Montana. There’s a public designated panning area in the National Forest there at Libbey Creek, and the town looks like it might be an interesting place to visit. Not sure about housing though, you might have to stay at a motel or if you like camping, there’s a campground near the creek. Or look into small motorhome rentals, could be a cool summer trip for you guys: http://www.libbymt.com/areaattractions/libbycreekgold.htm I hope you guys have a good summer, I have a 14-year-old daughter and we only have a few short years left together before she becomes an adult also, so we are both planning some summer adventures and trips together, too. You’re doing something that is not only going to be a lifetime memory for your son, but a really nice send off for his next part of life as an adult! Edited May 28, 2020 by GotAU? 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbiegail Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Thank you so much for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldyHorsr Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 Trying to find a camp of recreational business that allows sluicing for gold or gems on their claim mine in Ogden Utah by Wasatch mountains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted July 16, 2021 Share Posted July 16, 2021 I found this but don't know if it's much help to you. https://rocktumbler.com/blog/fee-mining-and-digging-sites/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nugget Shooter Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 What they all said, thanks guys for sharing some great info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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