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
New member
I just joined GPAA. The new member package was way more than I expected. Very happy that I joined. Can't wait to get out meet new folks and get that gold.
Robert P.
The Gold Standard
Loving the gold bug 2
Have been relic hunting around some rural property going over areas that I had previously searched with another detector. Right away the Gold Bug 2 picked up signals that I had missed before. It is light, easy to handle and set up and is very sensitive to very small objects. For example it picked up 1/2 of a small paper stapel several inches deep. Not a great find but it does speak to the sensitivity. What I really like is the easy push button between all metal and disc without having to rebalance. Haven't been nugget hunting yet but I'm sure the Gold Bug 2 will perform very well. Will let you know.
James A.
Fisher Gold Bug 2 Combo
gold cube
Good price. Great addition to my equipment and can be added to.
Richard M.
GPAA Promo Paydirt Bag
got a lucky bag
my son loved helping me, got nice nugget! Will buy more in the future
lot of fun
was a lot of fun to do with my son. nice amount of gold. got a lucky bag!!! had a nice nugget
matt h.
GPAA Promo Paydirt Bag
This is the place
If you like getting outdoors doing exciting things and having lots of adventure and meeting like-minded friendly people and finding some gold in the process. GPAA is the place. Don’t miss out sign up today. Would recommend it to anybody.
Wayne F.
The Gold Standard
Gotta have to get your gold
Essentially some very basic items. Gotta have to get your little chunks of gold!
Mike T.R.
GPAA Mini Starter Kit
Woot woot
Pretty nice to get started panning for gold at home... Did get some little chunks in first training bag.... Will start on more this weekend! Exciting and Fun!
Mike T.R.
GPAA Paydirt Gold Bag Bundle (All 3)
Get Started Panning - and this will get you started.
Here's a nifty set to get started. At least get the hang of things!
Mike T.R.
Gold Panning Starter Kit
Great items were given for becoming a member. Can't wait to go out onto the field and do the hunt because I got the fever GOLD fever. Thank You 😊
Ernie E.
The Gold Standard
Clever design
I haven’t had a chance to use it yet but appreciate the clever design and good fit in my sluice box.
Jeffrey N.
10X36 Vortex Dream Mat
T-shirt exact fit to measurements.
Ernie E.
GPAA Short Sleeve Pocket T-Shirt
The T-shirt fits perfectly.
Ernie E.
GPAA Foil Print T-Shirt
Hey all!
I got my paydirt packaged well, in a very timely manner, as it has to travel to Alaska! I panned my subscription $100.00 bag, panned the heavys, and got .51gm of pickers. Ive been averaging about that every month...i will at some point re-run the dirt in my desert fox after i classify it. Its December 9th, 2024, and i am hoping for a Christmas nugget~
I will keep you posted! Tami 😁
Perfect
Everything was what I wanted. I bought items for Christmas gifts.
Lesliee H.
Magic Drop
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