Description
Two contiguous unpatented placer gold mining claims — "Dutch Digging" — totaling 120 acres near La Porte in Plumas County, California, within the historic Feather River drainage. Rabbit Creek runs through the eastern claim. The ground includes about 40 acres of virgin material that has never been mined, plus numerous historic tailings piles that are easy to rework. The claims sit just 10 minutes from the La Porte general store, bar, and gas station, with hotels and cabins available year-round in this quaint historic mining town. The area offers year-round recreation including snowmobiling, hiking, and ATV trails, and is rich in gold-bearing gravels in one of California's most productive historic gold regions.
Property Details
State
CA
County
Plumas
Claim Type
Placer
About Mining Claims in CA
This Placer claim located in CA is available for purchase. Mining claims provide the legal right to explore and extract minerals from federal public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Placer claims are used for minerals found in loose deposits such as stream beds, gravel, or sand. These claims are ideal for gold panning and small-scale mining operations.
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Last Updated: August 20, 2026
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