South Platte river. Deckers area. Gold panning, sluice allowed?

[wizerdgreg]

Just ready for vacation, wondering if gold panning still allowed in the S. Platte area around the Deckers area..

 

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[Johnnybravo300]

Yep, nothing has changed much around there. We used to live close.

 

[wizerdgreg]

Thank you for the reply.. will be in that area this coming September.. found gold in that area years ago.

 

[wizerdgreg]

Any reasons why I can't dredge the South Platte River.. in the Deckers area?
Please let me know.. thank you..

 

[Johnnybravo300]

If it's open for mineral entry go for it. Say your testing the area to stake a claim if anyone asks. Nothing wrong there.

 

[wizerdgreg]

Thank you again for the reply. Just don't want this old man stepping on someone's toes..

 

[wizerdgreg]

Thanks again for the reply..!

 

[Clay Diggins]

Most of that portion of the river is private property. Find the areas that aren't private property and not one of the recreational camping areas and you might have some luck if you can find access. The known placers are on Horse Creek but that's pretty much all private property.

Heavy Pans

 

[arizau]

This member has a new book out and there is probably mention of where to look in the Deckers area(?) as well as for many other locations both close by and far away in Colorado. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/prospectors-journals/463741-kevin-colorado-elsewhere.html.

Good luck.

 

[wizerdgreg]

Thanks again for the information.. may be in that area this coming September..

 

[KevinInColorado]

This member has a new book out and there is probably mention of where to look in the Deckers area(?) as well as for many other locations both close by and far away in Colorado. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/prospectors-journals/463741-kevin-colorado-elsewhere.html.

Good luck.

Thanks for mentioning my book AZ! I blew off Deckers because there’s very little gold and very lot of private property. The book includes the south part of Chatfield State Park (pans only) which is just a bit north of there...and lots of other spots further north of course.
Since you mentioned it, learn more at www.findingGOLDinColorado.com

Lots of free dig sites documented there and info about helpful resources like books and prospecting gear.

 

[wizerdgreg]

Another thank you for the great information..!!