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Where can I dredge for gold in Arizona?

Where can I dredge for gold in Arizona?

Miners have been finding gold in these rivers since the 1860’s, and there is still plenty of gold left to find!

  • Hassayampa River.
  • Colorado River.
  • Gila River.
  • San Francisco River.
  • Santa Maria River.
  • Santa Cruz River.

Is There gold in Arizona rivers?

Gold can also be found on its riverbed, both on the Arizona and Nevada sides. Coarse gold has been reported to occur near the outer bow of the river in the Black Canyon quadrangle, while finely distributed gold contained the sandbars opposite the El Dorado Canyon on the Arizona side.

Where can I metal detect for gold in Arizona?

7 Best Places to Metal Detect in Arizona [Maps, Laws and More]

  1. Lake Havasu State Park – Swimming and Sun.
  2. Dankworth Pond State Park – Mountain Views.
  3. Lost Dutchman State Park – Mysteries Of Gold Mines.
  4. Lyman Lake State Park – Reservoir In The Heat.
  5. Red Rock State Park – Incredible Rock Formations.

Is metal detecting legal in Arizona?

There are many great state parks in Arizona, such as Lake Havasu, Davis Mountains, and more. Although the Grand Canyon is in a National Park and therefore, you can’t use a detector there without special permits, Arizona’s state parks allow the recreational use of metal detectors.

Can I metal detect on BLM land in Arizona?

Metal Detecting Laws For Arizona If the land is controlled by the BLM (aka Bureau of Land Management), then you are NOT allowed to hunt for relics or other historical items. At least, not without a permit. Most parks are open to detecting as long as you fill any holes and leave no trace.

Are there any gold prospecting clubs in Arizona?

If finding GOLD in Arizona is your desire, you will find we are an exciting and very active prospecting club that is dedicated to bringing fun, entertainment and education to the novice, intermediate, and advanced prospector through placer GOLD prospecting and mining activities for both the individual and family members.

When do GPAA meetings take place in Phoenix?

We meet the first Thursday of every month unless that day falls on a holiday. Meetings are open to the public and everyone (members and guests) are eligible to win one of our many door prizes every month. As a GPAA member in the Phoenix area, you are encouraged to come and join the GPAP.

Where are the best places to pan for gold in Arizona?

Arizona Gold. Panning on Rose Creek in Prescott. Arizona has an amazing gold mining history full of legends and locations to make any prospector fall in love with this breathtaking part of our country. Here are some of the most popular spots to prospect for gold in Arizona: The Wickenburg Mountains.

Where is the best place to learn gold prospecting?

After meeting with folks from a local chapter, you’ll realize that gold prospecting is far from a dying past time. The best way to learn – or teach – is in person, right in your backyard.