The Recreational Gold Prospecting Page
Welcome to recreational gold prospectors everywhere!
We will explore what gold is, where to find it, the tools used to extract
it and other sources of information online and in print.. Those interested
in finding coins, artifacts and other things with a metal detector are directed
to the TreasureNet site. If you are
a rockhound or mineral collector, try the Rock
Hound Information Page.
The California quarter vote is over. We didn't win
(more info)
I am hoping that readers of this page will contribute NON-COPYRIGHTED
things like plans for building stuff, tips and tricks, general areas to prospect,
and other places to visit on-line. PLEASE NOTE: I am trying
to compile a world wide list of mining clubs and organizations. If you know
of any or you know of a metal detecting club which have some members who are
interested in nugget shooting please drop me a line. Thanx
Some of the information presented here are subjective opinions of the author(s)
and some material may be copyrighted.
Remember, fill your holes and pack out your trash. THANK YOU
for visiting and good luck.
Bill Westcott, San Leandro, California, USA Last update
March 1, 2003


You can click on the cyber nuggets above for other pages or you can click on the title picture to come straight to here.
Gold:
- What it is - January 1, 2003
- Where to find it - January 1, 2003
- How to get it - January 1, 2003
- Information sources - January 1, 2003
- The tools used to extract it - January 1, 2003
- Plans etc. for stuff you can build - January 1,
2003
- Clubs & Organizations - January 1, 2003
- Map information - January 1, 2003
- Hints & Tips - January 1, 2003
- Misc Stuff - January 1, 2003
- Postcard to Bill - January 1, 2003
What's new since the last update?
- Drywasher on Plans page (highbanker soon)
- Claims info (maybe) on new MiscStuff page
- Quite a few new prospecting locations - Where To Find It page
- Lots of small additions all over the place
- Small design changes on all pages
Due to the length of time since the site has been updated and
all the changes, I'm
sure there will be some things that are broken. If you find any problems,
please let me know.

Copyright © 1995 - 2003 by Bill Westcott - All rights reserved -
Last update March 1, 2003