Strike Gold with Access to 93,000+ Acres!
Join GPAA, prospect exclusive claims, and keep every nugget you find.
Explore GPAA Mining Claims
locations below include Member-Exclusive Claims & Leases, Public Areas, and Pay-To-Dig Sites
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.
Free Gold Bag with Real Gold - $50 Value - 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
Not only do you get a membership, you get a family
“I love the organization. So many wonderful people and chapters, not to mention the ability to work claims and not have to worry about claim jumping. We take our guide out when we travel so we can always tame our gold fever. The pan and pay dirt you get when you first sign up almost pays for your first year. It’s completely worth the investment.”Tamara M - Member from Sacramento, CA
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
Bag
For a limited time you are guaranteed to find gold. We will include a FREE GPAA Training Gold Bag that contains real gold with your GPAA Membership. This gold bag is valued at $50.
The Gold Catcher
Gold Pan
Your membership includes the primary tool for finding gold. Practice your panning skills at home with your free paydirt bag. Then take your pan out in the field and find gold on more than 200 GPAA Mining Claims.
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
What if I'm a complete newbie when it comes to gold prospecting?
No problem at all. The GPAA is dedicated to providing education and resources that will introduce you to the world of gold prospecting. The mining guide included with your membership is full of information on how to find gold. The pan and free gold bag will be your jumping off point to learn panning techniques at home prior to accessing a gold claim. You will also learn from seasoned prospectors through the GPAA Online Community & local GPAA Chapters, as well as a wealth of knowledge provided to you in Gold Prospectors Magazine. You're in good hands as a member of the Gold Prospectors Association of America.
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 bag and it will help you perfect your panning skills. This paydirt bag is valued at $50.
How much does GPAA Membership cost?
Membership in the GPAA is $199 which includes 12 months of GPAA benefits from the time you sign up. Your membership will automatically renew at $120 per year until you cancel it. If you cancel during a 12 month term, you will continue to enjoy GPAA benefits until that term is up.
Do I need your membership to prospect for gold?
You do not need a GPAA Membership to prospect for gold, but here are a few reasons why you should have a GPAA Membership.
1. A lot of public land has been claimed up, meaning individuals or corporations hold the mineral rights to any precious metals on that land. If you are prospecting on someone elses claim, you are considered to be claim jumping. If you take any minerals off of someone elses claim, you are considered to be high grading. As a GPAA Member you are given access to more than 200 mining claims that are open to prospecting for GPAA Members. You will have peace of mind knowing you are not claim jumping or high grading someone elses claim.
2. Education - The GPAA provides education and resources to make you a better prospector. Through our online Members Only community, chapters, magazine, social media, forums, and Youtube channels, you will learn the skills you need to be successful at finding gold. We also offer hands-on prospecting experiences through our national and local outings.
3. Supporting the Small-Scale Mining Community - Since 1968 the GPAA has been advocating for the small-scale prospector and miner. Your membership helps us to continue this mission of fascilitating and promoting responsible gold prospecting. By providing members access to claims and tools to find gold, we strive to foster a community dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of our natural resources while allowing everyone the opportunity to experience the excitement of finding gold.
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.
Contact Us
Available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST
PO Box 891509 Temecula, CA 92589