need a decent gold panning location in california

[Tkirbykidd]

hi everyone, im new to this site, i just thought i would check it out. I am newish to gold panning, which leaves me at a lack of experience. i live in cameron park california, and im looking for a relatively close location to get a decent amount of gold. i dont expect much, but it would be nice to get more than one tiny flake every trip lol. ive been up to lotus, and salmon falls to try my luck at panning. unfortunately the only way i could get a decent amount in those areas is with a sluice box, which i cannot afford. im hoping to get enough gold eventually to put towards a sluice box, so that getting a decent amount in those areas is a possibility. ive heard that coloma has some good spots, but im hoping to get a more specific location than just a city lol. i understand that people dont like giving away their prime locations, but im hoping someone could give up one of their like top 5 spots or something. i would really appreciate any help, as i have extreme gold fever and getting that tiny flake each time is not sufficient lol. Thank you in advance

 

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[vpnavy]

Until someone pipes in - you might consider browsing Sub-Forums: California for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state.

 

[Goldmember999]

Bear river in Colfax CA north of the campgrounds any where from a half mile to a mile up. If you can't buy a sluice borrow one. Lots of friendly miners at the Bear.

 

[golden sluice]

Welccme aboard!

Better still make a sluice for under 25 bucks. With wood and black mat.

 

[BrassEagle]

South fork American, north fork American, Weber creak placerville, Cool ca. A.S.R.A . You could not fine a better area to live in. you have ton's of places with in 30 minutes from your home. there are alot of TN people up that way I am sure one of them will chime in.

 

[Rob in KS]

Scroll down a little more to the prospecting section.
Read posts there. A LOT of good information there