Where to Prospect for Gold and Stake a Claim in the United States

While gold mine claims are sold on eBay and elsewhere on the Internet (do a keyword search; you’ll be surprised at what is available), this post is for those who want the adventure of locating their own lode or placer gold claim.  It’s also MUCH less expensive than buying one online!

There are 19 states where you may locate mining claims or sites. These states are Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) manages the surface of public lands in these states and the Forest Service manages the surface of National Forest System lands. The BLM is responsible for the subsurface minerals on both its public lands and National Forest System lands. 

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