Panning in Gardner?

[21stTNCav]

Hey y'all. I am going on a Feb camping trip to Gardner SP and was wondering if the area would be worth taking the time to pan? Just wondering.

 

[lastleg]

Do you mean Garner SP North of Uvalde? Check to see if it's OK
to pan the Frio inside a State Park. By all means take a pan along
with you to check out the minerals in the River. Gold, if present
will be on the bedrock. Last I heard detecting is not allowed in
Texas State Parks but ask anyway. lastleg

 

[21stTNCav]

Yeah, I am talking about Gardner SP. No, you cannot Detect in a SP as far as I know, but panning is not detecting and that's ok as far as I know. I live in the RGV and don't know a lot about the area, so I was just wondering if panning would be worthwhile in that area. I have never panned before so I am looking forward to giving it a shot on the Frio. Thanks

 

[TexasDigger1]

You can always take your snorkling gear and look for jewelry. HH

 

[lastleg]

There is no telling how much jewelry has been lost in the Frio. Even in the
late 50's I recall college students raving over Garner State Park and swimming
and tubing in the cool waters there. Good luck . . . lastleg

 

[Shaw]

You can always take your snorkling gear and look for jewelry. HH

Sunglasses, Full beers, jewelery, hats etc.

I have put a mask on just for a few hours and found all of the above. May be a bit chilly in February

Good Luck.

 

[21stTNCav]

Panning yall, not swimming!!!