Humbug Creek 80 Acre Gold Placer Claim for Sale
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The Little Humbug Creek, a new placer claim for sale, is one of the gold-rich tributaries that feed the Klamath River fresh gold nuggets, some reportedly as large as 5oz., every year. A laundry list of lode mines on the nearby surrounding hills dug to find the source of the gold - The Norma, the Big Slide, the Lost Nugget, the Jack Pierson, the Clemper Mine, the Golden Hope, and the White River Mines to name a few - and while some found success, no lode mine was quite as good as the men pulling the gold straight out of the Little Humbug Creek.
The Little Humbug Creek flows strong and wide during the spring but begins to dry up toward the end of summer. By fall, plenty of new riverbed and natural gold traps to pan reveal themselves, fresh for the taking! Thousands of feet of river side access with steep banks at some areas. A recent fire has swept through the area and loosened much of the ground surrounding the river, and you'll notice areas of the gorge that have fallen into the creek.
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Little Humbug Creek Discovery Marker: 41.825492°, -122.825139°
Some features of the Little Humbug Creek at a glance:
- One of the most sought after tributaries, second only to the McKinney Creek!
- One of the biggest contributors of BIG gold nuggets into the Klamath River!
- Great for small-scale hands-and-pans-style prospecting and gold mining
- Strong spring and summer water flows, - lots of dry workable ground by fall
- The claim is the last stop before the gold flows into the Klamath
- Hundreds of feet of creek-side access to gold-bearing gravels
- Several campgrounds and RV parks nearby off Route 96
- Easy access from Route 96 and well-maintained dirt roads
Feel free to visit this placer claim for sale and do some sampling at your leisure. Common GPS systems both handheld or in a vehicle will lead you straight there without issue.
Old, abandoned lode mines from the days of the gold rush point to the richness of the mountains that feed gold into the Little Humbug. New regulations and the passage of time have shown these mines their last days, but that doesn't mean the gold stopped flowing from the mountains. Rather, quite the opposite; the gold left on the mountain can roll safely into the creek without someone stealing it away first!
Several general stores and shops line Route 96 up to the claim, meaning you're never far from some quick refreshments and snacks. While RVs and campers are well accommodated in the area, gas, lodgings, and other amenities are harder to come by for others, but can be found in Yreka, CA - about an hour's drive - or in Weed, CA - a two hour drive.
Humbug Creek 40 Acre Placer |
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| Type of Claim | Unpatented Placer Claim |
| Size of Claim | 80 Acres |
| Commodities | Gold, Copper |
| Past Production | Yes. |
| State, County | California, Siskiyou |
| Accessibility | Paved Roads and a good Dirt Road |
| Deposit Type | Surface gold placer |
| Cell Phone Reception | Minimal (Satellite GPS recommended) |
Little Humbug Creek Claims
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Economic Features
| Type of Claim | (4) Unpatented Placer Claims |
| Size of Claim | 80.00 Acres |
| Commodities | Gold, Copper |
Ore Body Information |
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| General Form | Gravels, decomposing quartz |
| Ore Body Type | Ferrous diorite and metavolcanic rock |
| Development | Past Producer |
| District Name | Siskiyou |
Development Status |
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| Operation Type | Surface Placer |
| Development Status | Inactive/Recreational |
Humbug Creek Mineral Rights Transfer Process
A mining claim gives the holder the right to mine on mineral-rich land that belongs to the federal government. Mining claims are a tangible asset and show proof of all interests in minerals in the area. They can be bought, sold or used as collateral, just like any other piece of real estate.
A mining claim can be sold, traded, leased, gifted, willed, used as collateral or transferred in part or in its entirety just like any other real property using a quitclaim deed which is a recordable conveyance. Questions about the transfer process can be answered by contacting us anytime. All fees and paperwork current and assessment fees are paid through Sept. 1st 2025.
It's easy to maintain this claim after purchase:
The filing and transfer service will be done on your behalf and completed within 48 hours after purchase. Buy this claim now with the PayPal™ link below. Online records of your claim will also be available in the local county records office and the BLM within 7-10 days, officiating you are a new gold claim owner!
Buy the Humbug Creek
HUMBUG CREEK: Plot One (#1)
Plot #1 captures the tail end of the claims before whatever the waters of the creek carry disappear downriver forever.
KMZ: Humbug Creek KMZ
ON SALE NOW: $3,749
HUMBUG CREEK: Plot Two (#2)
Plot #2 captures the two dirt access roads to the creek, along with a large area to make camp and begin your hunt!
KMZ: Humbug Creek KMZ
ON SALE NOW: $3,749
HUMBUG CREEK: Plot Three (#3)
Plot #3 captures only a corner of the river, but manages to capture interesting portions of the hillside which have fallen into the creek.
KMZ: Humbug Creek KMZ
ON SALE NOW: $3,749
HUMBUG CREEK: Plot Four (#4)
Plot #4, the most upstream of the claims, captures large stretches of the river and all of its natural gold traps. Just ahead, more mountainside recently tumbled into the creek.
KMZ: Humbug Creek KMZ
ON SALE NOW: $3,749
THE ENTIRE HUMBUG CREEK
Obtain PLOTS ONE through FOUR (#1-#4) of the HUMBUG CREEK
The whole claim, the Little Humbug Creek, Plots #1, #2, #3, and #4!
Thousands of feet of creekside access slowly snaking its way to the Klamath River make finding the gold on this claim site easy with its easy to access plot and naturally renewing water!
| Name of Claim(s) | Acres | Cash Price | Financed Price (+10% Interest) | Down Payment Required (25%) | 12 Monthly Payments |
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| Humbug Creek | 80 | $12,499 | $13,748 | $3,437 | $859 |
$14,996
$12,499
Cash Price
Full mineral rights transfer in 7-10 days for the "Humbug Creek"
Official certificates of location, claim location and digital parameter maps
Email based support for claim maintenance and questions
Owner Financed
A down payment of $3437 gets you on the claim, then just 12 monthly payments. Full terms.
Temporary conveyance of mineral rights
You get full access to mine the claim during the finance period
Email based support for claim maintenance and questions
- After your purchase is complete you will be requested to fill out our new claim owner form with your name/address or add any additional claimants you want on the claim.
- You'll get digital copies of your COL and Map of Location in to your claim(s) will be delivered via email via PDF format as well as Google Earth™ KMZ map file with your claims discovery, corners and points of interest.
- We handle all the filing and transfer services on your behalf. Expect to get official stamped/recorded copies of your paperwork mailed to you from the Siskiyou County Recorders Office and the California Bureau of Land Management officiating you as the new claimant within 10 days of purchase.
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