Same dirt collected from the claim area, if you wish to stay in town. Recommended for beginners.
For all of you hardened prospectors looking for the really big gold, the claim area is for you. You can either used the processed dirt out at the dig site (same as in town) or search on your own. Metal detectorists, this is your search area for sure!
These experiences will keep the gold fever in you alive.
They are designed to help you find more gold in gold bearing areas. We teach you how to go from prospecting to miner.
In conjunction with the GPAA and the PCSC, we hold 1 -2 outings per year. We open up the claim and offer you experts in the prospecting and mining fields to improve your mining knowledge and techniques. Along with 3 full days of mining you can't have a better time.
Our next adventure is Placer Pete's at Stanton Arizona. April 25th - 27th.
Interested in learning how to prospect and mine in a small group environment. This intense 2 - 3 day outing is spent with the Placer Pete claim owners in a one on one mining adventure. If you want to be fully immersed in the mining life this one is for you and your friends.
Planning on a camping trip and know there is gold in the area. Not sure where to find it? Interested in the history of the area? Do you have gold fever? This is for you and your camping group. We come to you and help you prospect for that elusive gold.
Sorry there are some rules to this event. All areas worked must be by the permission of the campground / property owners. Property removed from mining rights cannot be prospected or mined.
Find out what is all about!
Unsure of the area and need a hotel near by?
Pete is proud to announce our travel agency partner!
Spend time with the Placer Pete's Claim owners and receive one on one instruction on mining the land. Join us on our private federal gold claim and learn how to find that elusive gold!
Let me guess. You have joined a prospecting club but you feel uncomfortable and just aren't sure what you should do. Well this is the perfect outing for you. Spend 2 -3 days one-on-one with the claim owners and learn the mining techniques that will bring you the gold. Learn the equipment and the processes from sampling to panning. We can help with drywashing, wet processing, metal detecting and most of all understanding the value of your efforts.
I hate this answer just as much as you will but the cost of the experience depends on your needs. Give us a call and we will get everything arranged. To give you an idea on the costs it could be between $55 - $80 per person per day. A group of 4 -8 is our minimum. If you are looking for camping accommodations our outfitter tent complete with cots and a wood burring stove is also available. Please remember that you are in the middle of the desert and as such there are no waste facilities, or water available.
Have you planned an outing at Camp Williams this year? Want to add a little gold fever to your next camping adventure? We will coordinate a gold adventure while you camp at Camp Williams! You will get to visit with Placer Pete. He will provide you with an in depth personalized gold panning lesson for your group. Learn the panning techniques that will turn you into a gold prospector!
Pete will also let you in on some of the history of Camp Williams, Eldoradoville and Johnny Knocks Portwood (the bad man of the canyon). Hear about the lost treasure stories and the rumored locations. Who knows, you may be the one who finds the buried stagecoach saddlebags filled with gold!
Gold Bearing area Camping?
Have you ever wanted to learn how to find gold in California? Planning on going camping in a gold bearing area of Southern California and want to add a little more adventure to your trip?
Placer Pete has just what you are looking for! Placer Pete will come to your campsite during your visit and show you just what it takes to find gold in "them thar hills!" From the history of the area to learning how to pan for gold this experience will add that memory of a life time. Who knows, you might find that elusive nugget!
I hate this answer just as much as you will but the cost of the experience depends on your needs. Give us a call and we will get everything arranged. To give you an idea on the costs it could be between $55 - $80 per person per day (Groups of up to 8 with a 2 person minimum). Ask about our guaranteed gold option (complete with gold prospecting pan, sucker bottle, vial and gold!