Welcome to the Ultimate Treasure Hunt
Welcome to the Ultimate Treasure Hunt
Get the knowledge you need, the tools to get started, and gold-bearing properties to access...
Sign up and get
free gold
Become a member of the GPAA and receive free paydirt with real gold! A great way to practice your panning skills and start your gold collection.
Qualifying carts will automatically have the free paydirt included ($50 value).
Your membership includes access to
The largest collection of member-exclusive mining claims in the country
Keep all the gold you find!
Plan your next prospecting trip to one of more than 200 places to find gold, making up more than 90,000 gold-bearing acres.
Your membership gives you and your family access to all listed properties.
You will also get access to the GPAA Online Mining Guide, filled with member's claim reviews and tips & tricks to get you on the gold.
Your membership will be activated within one business day after sign up with immediate access to the Online Property Guide.
All membership bundles include access to mining claims and leases for you, your spouse, and your kids under 18. Keep all the gold you find!
The difference in the bundles is the equipment included with your initial membership kit.
Let customers speak for us
OUtstanding value
Appreciate the renewal gift and reward.
David M.
GPAA Basic Membership Renewal Annual
Sidewinder "My Favorite Pick"
I was looking for a serious pick that can move cobbles and boulders, yet is also light for backpacking; the Sidewinder is PERFECT. I am very happy with it.
Frank P.
Sidewinder Pick by Gold Cube
I love the surprise of finding gold and being a member of GPAA. They were nice enough to hold the delivery until I got home as requested.
Great for the family
New to the hobby hopefully this will give me and the family a great start
thomas P.
Gold Rush Nugget Bucket
LUCKY NUGGET
IT WAS SO EASY TO PURCHASE THE GOLD PAYDIRT.
Still working on it. Good result though first bag
Excellent info
I've been gold panning for about a year now the information in the book and the magazine is excellent information can't wait to check out some of the recommended sites
Anthony L.
The Gold Standard
GPAA
Just made the switch to being a lifetime member after many years of yearly renewals.
Great training pay dirt
Great for the first timer
thomas P.
GPAA Promo Paydirt Bag
Pay dirt bag
The bags of pay dirt is fun just to see what you get
David S.
GPAA Promo Paydirt Bag
Pay dirt bag
Enjoy the bagels of pay dirt
To see what comes out of the
Bag
David S.
GPAA Golden Dirt Bag
Pay dirt
It's always fun just to see what
You get out of the pay dirt bag
David S.
GPAA Training Paydirt Bag
Paydirt
I'm always surprised by the amount of gold verses the size of the bag. Keep up with the good deals!
Steven S.
GPAA Promo Paydirt Bag
Great Bag Of Dirt!
It was exciting to receive my paydirt - GPAA does a great job!
Jay H.
GPAA Promo Paydirt Bag
Great hit!
Bought for my boyfriend, it was a perfect gift! We have been planning our first adventure!
Missy J.
GPAA Basic Membership Monthly
We've Helped Hundreds of Thousands of people find gold
Since 1968, the GPAA has been guiding its members to strike gold across every corner of the United States.
All Membership Bundles Include Access to Past and current issues of
Gold Prospectors magazine
The premiere magazine for gold, gem & treasure hunters alike. Each issue is packed full of prospecting and mining stories, tips & tricks from the pros, equipment demos and reviews, and so much more. Sign up today and get access to more than 33 back issues with new ones dropping every 2 months.
Or call (800) 551-9707 to speak with a Member Relations Specialist
Available Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. PST
Meet up with local prospectors near you
The GPAA has more than 90 local chapters, and joining a local chapter is free with your GPAA membership.
- Monthly Meetings
- Prospecting Outings on GPAA & Chapter Claims
- Education & Training
- Community Outreach
Join the growing
Gold Prospecting Community
You're moments away from finding your very own gold, straight out of the ground.
The GPAA Claims Directory
There are more than 200 properties available for GPAA members to prospect for gold. If you're wondering if there is a claim or lease near you, submit the form below and we'll send you the current claim directory.
What Members Are Finding
★★★★★Gold Pickers on Placer Pete
Placer Pete Claim
San Bernardino, CA
★★★★★Basin Gold!
Bahde Claims
Mohave, AZ
★★★★★Gold Everywhere
Greyback Group
Sierra, NM
★★★★★Gold Gold Gold
Buchanan Lease
Buchanan, GA
★★★★★Beautiful Claim
Nancy's Gold
Placer, CA
More Than 55 Years of Helping Members Find Gold
History of the GPAA from our founder, the late George "Buzzard" Massie