. Thank you please come back and visit We had fun and you found gold how much better can it get. 108 were here. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Fun for the whole family. Great time good location with great tree cover and cool water. We accept groups up to 2 adults with 3 children, give us a call if there are more in your party. Come have fun learning to pan & sluice on our claim on the historic Woods Creek. Gold Panning in Jamestown Search for treasure on your own or with a pro It’s unbelievable but true: you can still wade into the shallows of the South Fork of the American River and find flecks of gold, just like the fortune-seeking pioneers did over a century and a half ago at Sutter’s Mill. This is a must on your Bucket List! Highly recommended!! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Real gold digging/panning lessons. You see Gold Fever is a real thing and once you get it you never lose it, so glad to help and you found some nice gold come back and visit soon. Bring your group of up to seven people and some snacks and drinks, your guide will supply the gear and the expertise. Mining as it was done in the old days. The floods from this last winter has cleared new areas in the creek bed and moved a nice amount of gold we have been having some great luck this year. You cant go wrong digging in the dirt and putting in a effort to get the good stuff! After watching numerous shows on gold mining we thought we’d try it! Our private claim has not been mined by the public. And the gold is here, participants have taken out over 300 ounces of gold from the one hole at our Jimtown 1849 Gold Mining … Go for about 2 hours. Choose a start time that works for you, then suit up in provided boots and gear. With a single fee for up to seven participants, it’s a fun and affordable group activity for friends and family. For over 40 years Gold Prospecting Adventures has offered an exciting variety of gold mining adventures. We lost one of the two vials of gold while crossing the creek. We will definitely return for another day or more of prospecting, as we got bite by the Gold Bug! Expect to work hard, shovel and shake gravel, get wet, lift 5 gallon buckets and pan out your material. Gold Panning in Jamestown Search for treasure on your own or with a pro It’s unbelievable but true: you can still wade into the shallows of the South Fork of the American River and find flecks of gold, just like the fortune-seeking ‘49ers did over a century and a half ago at Sutter’s Mill. I reccomend it to anyone, from the seasoned prospector, to a uninitiated family with kids. We found some nice pieces of gold (not flakes) for our group of 3, enough to shake in 2 vials and hear a faint sound of gold rattle around. Bring water shoes or socks for boots they offer on site. Take home anything you find, which may include gold, quartz crystals, and jasper. Like the miners of old, we still have to put a shovel in the ground and find the elusive metal we call gold. Highly recommend signing up with this organization, as Nick is passionate about the business of gold and more importantly, he was passionate about helping us and others find gold. Bring the whole family along, and dress in sturdy boots and layers: expect to roll up your sleeves and get muddy on this immersive, private tour. Best fun on a hot day! My boyfriend and I thought we’d try something new. Choose a start time that works for you, then suit up in provided boots and gear. Keep all of the gold that you find! We spent 2. hours at the creek and got gold! Prospect for gold nuggets and flakes in Jamestown, California with this half-day adventure. Specialties: Under new ownership 2019, real gold digging lessons, Thanks Nugget Nick Established in 2008. We know (and will share) the real secrets of successful prospecting. Learn how to pan for gold in the river, dig for nuggets—and keep every piece of gold you find. High bank, sluice, and pan for gold during a private 3-hour tour in Jamestown. The son’s owner Nate was very helpful and knowledgeable about the process! It was quite cold out and it even snowed on me a little, but it was fun! Nothing is ever perfect but man we hab a great time, kids loved it and so did i. 4 hour sluicing and panning Family special Prospect for gold nuggets and flakes in Jamestown, California with this half-day adventure. Take home anything you find, which may include gold, quartz crystals, and jasper. Under new ownership 2019-now, Thank Nugget Nick more, Response from Trail38524237720, Owner at California Gold Panning, Things to do near California Gold Panning. You can keep the gold you find as a souvenir and learn about the history of prospecting for gold in California through guided commentary. Keep all the gold you find. Bring your group of up to seven people and some snacks and drinks, your guide will supply the gear and the expertise. We are only a 5 mile detour on your way to or from Yosemite! Luckily and miraculously Nick found the vial a week later and was kind enough to ship it to us.