Recreational GOLD panning
USA /
California /
Nevada City /
World
/ USA
/ California
/ Nevada City
World / United States / California
interesting place, gold panning area
Recreational panning within the river channel is open to everyone
Nearly 2.9 miles of prime South Yuba River channel near Nevada City became available to public recreational gold prospecting only a few years ago. Through land exchange Mineral rights were donated to the Forest Service and are not open for mineral entry under the 1872 Mining Law. Mining claims can not be filed, but the Forest has left the river channel open for recreational, casual mining.
Pick up a map and brochure at the Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, 631 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959 (530-265-4531).
Nearly 2.9 miles of prime South Yuba River channel near Nevada City became available to public recreational gold prospecting only a few years ago. Through land exchange Mineral rights were donated to the Forest Service and are not open for mineral entry under the 1872 Mining Law. Mining claims can not be filed, but the Forest has left the river channel open for recreational, casual mining.
Pick up a map and brochure at the Tahoe National Forest Headquarters, 631 Coyote St., Nevada City, CA 95959 (530-265-4531).
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Coordinates: 39°20'50"N 120°50'54"W
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