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GPAA LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP
GOLD...who doesn't like gold?
“A lifetime membership in the GPAA opens the door to a grand adventure in the outdoors with great like minded people and there's gold, who doesn't like gold?”Steve L. - Lifetime Member from Phoenix, AZ
The Easiest Way to Find Gold
Claims Access
More than 200 places to find gold made up of more than 90,000 acres. Keep all the gold you find. The best place to find gold is where gold has already been found.
Gold Prospectors Magazine
GPAA's bi-monthly publication is filled with tips & tricks for finding gold, stories from around the prospecting community, and so much more
Local GPAA Chapters
There are more than 90 local chapters of the GPAA. Learn from seasoned prospectors and get involved in local gold prospecting events.
Member Community
Interact with mining claim reports from fellow GPAA members. Members who have found gold on GPAA claims share their experience and provide close to an "X Marks The Spot" to get you on the gold.
9 Free Gold Bags with Real Gold - $50 Value Each - Limited Time Offer
Claims Access for You, Your Spouse, Kids Under 18, and Up to 4 Guests
The GPAA has been helping people find gold since 1968
Yes, You Will Find Gold
For a limited time get FREE GOLD when you join the largest gold prospecting association in the USA 🇺🇸
Complimentary Gold
Bags
For a limited time you are guaranteed to find gold. We will include FREE GPAA Training Gold Bags that contains real gold with your GPAA Membership. Each gold bag is valued at $50.
Personalized
Copper Pan
Your membership includes the highly sought after engraved copper gold pan. Only available to lifetime members of the Gold Prospectors Association of America. Along with your copper pan, you will receive a GPAA Lifetime hat, personalized Lifetime Pin, and Lifetime Membership Card.
Learn Prospecting Techniques
From The Pros
There's an old saying, "Gold is where you find it." Lucky for you, contributors to Gold Prospectors Magazine have found a lot of it and they're more than willing to share their expertise with you. This magazine (included with your membership) is a treasure trove of information, for prospectors, by prospectors.
The GPAA Mining Guide
Get ready to explore and find gold. The GPAA Mining Guide provides detailed information on GPAA Claims & Leases. Including: GPS Coordinates, Turn-by-turn Directions, Member Reports, Historic Gold Areas, Weather Patterns, and more.
This guide is included with your GPAA Membership.
Gold Prospectors Magazine
Join in on the adventure with Gold Prospectors Magazine - The Magazine for Gold, Gem & Treasure Hunters.
- How to find gold
- Where to find gold
- Rock, Gemstone, Mineral Exploration
- Stories from around the prospecting community
- Geology Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions? We’re here to help
How can you guarantee I will find gold?
While your success in the field is solely dependent on how you apply what you learn and how hard you work, we can guarantee you'll find gold because for a limited time we are including it free with your membership. You'll still need to work for it since the gold will be mixed with dirt and iron sand, but there is gold in your free paydirt bags and it will help you perfect your panning skills. Each paydirt bag is valued at $50, and you get 9 of them with our Holiday Gold Giveaway. One might even contain a bonus gold nugget.
How long will the Lifetime Membership be available??
We're only reintroducing the Lifetime Membership for a limited time. It will only be available until the end of the Holiday Gold Giveaway promotion ending on Dec. 15, 2024. There are also limited quantity available, so act now.
Can friends and family join me on your mining claims?
Yes, absolutely! GPAA Membership allows claims access for you, your spouse, kids under 18, and up to 4 guests. Please note, you must accompany your family and guests to GPAA claims. Also, your guests are limited to panning only.
Where are your claims located?
Mining claims are filed on public land i.e. Bureau of Land Management & US Forest Service lands. Public lands are located in the western 13 states. We have mining claims for member's access in California, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska. We also have private leases available for members in Georgia, Alabama and Ohio. Additionally, GPAA members get discounts at private Pay-to-dig sites listed in the Mining Guide. The Mining Guide also lists public prospecting areas for your enjoyment.