"Upper Jackson" Placer Mining Claim

Plumas County, California - Gold Past Producer

The Upper Jackson is a past producing gold placer mining claim found on the Jackson Creek, measuring 60 acres, located in Northeast California. Five miles from the famous Plumas-Eureka mine, the Jackson Creek shares rich mountain territory with some of the biggest producers of history! Pan for your fortune where the Jackson Creek peeks above the surface to reveal its golden treasures before taking its gold deep underground again.

Find gold surrounded by beautiful natural landscape in the Plumas National Forest next to round ol' Mt. Jackson! Well-maintained roads carve a path to the claim site, making the site easy to park next to and access without hiking. Picnic benches and camping sites can be found nearby, in case you plan an extended stay! If you don't, a hot meal can be found five miles down the road in the quaint green little touristy town of Greagle!

The Jackson Creek ebbs and flows throughout the year, making it unique to pan. It roars in the spring and summer but seems to trickle in the winter. Never dry, however, it can be panned or sluiced all year long. With its dry spots, it can be dug and gold boxed to find gold no one could've seen or found anywhere else downstream. The Upper Jackson is the gateway through which all gold flows!

An incredible amount of natural rock flow has been noted at the Jackson Creek. These boulder formations are natural sluice boxes for gold. Bring a pick to hammer at some of these natural gold traps!

Jackson Creek 60-Acre Placer Claim:
Type of Claim Unpatented Placer Claim
Size of Claim  60 Acres
Commodities  Gold.
Past Production  Yes.
State, County  California, Plumas
Accessibility Good 4x4 Dirt Roads
Deposit Type Cascade Range tertiary pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow deposits
Cell Phone Reception  4GLTE All Networks
Relics  No.

Discovery Monument & Claim Boundaries

Discovery Marker GPS Coordinates:

Discovery Marker: 39.849495°, -120.653101°

Northwest Corner: 39.850936°, -120.655639°

Southwest Corner: 39.849158°, -120.655995°

Southeast Corner: 39.849215°, -120.650834°

Northeast Corner: 39.850966°, -120.650979°

Total claim area is 60 acres.  The creek is just a short walk from a well maintained dirt road so it provides easy access to the gold bearing gravels throughout this placer claim.

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Perimeters and Corners for Google Earth (KMZ File)

Claim Photographs

Economic Features
 Type of Claim Unpatented Placer Claim
 Size of Claim  60 Acres
 Commodities  Gold.
Ore Body Information
Width  N/A
Ore Body Type Pyroclastic and volcanic mudflow
Development Untouched and pristine
District Name Plumas
Development Status
Operation Type  Surface Placer
Development Status  Inactive
MRDS References
Mineral Resource Data System - Jackson Creek  MRDS Report
Mining Claims & Transfer Process

An unpatented mining claim gives the holder the right to mine on mineral-rich land that belongs to the federal government. It is a tangible asset that shows 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.  Mining claims have been bought and sold for 150+ years.

The mining claim deed conveys all mineral rights, and interests to you.  A copy of the deed is also issued to the Bureau of Land Management for recording.  The transfer process typically is completed by all parties, and the official paperwork returned to you within 10-14 days after purchase.

Most answers about how to maintain your mining claim after purchase can be found on our frequently asked questions page.

Purchasing Mineral Rights

When you decide on this claim we take care of the full mineral rights transfer on your behalf.  All filing and transfer fees are included in the price listed below.  Yearly assessments are paid up through 9/1/2024.   It's just $10 per year to maintain your claim with the BLM with a small miners exemption.  Full info on maintaining your claim can be found here.

  • UPPER JACKSON 20 Acres Placer Mining Claim
  • Official Certificate of Location & Maps of Location
  • Full Claim Transfer Guaranteed Within 14 Days

Enter your full name and address on the order form below and complete your payment to purchase this mining claim.   You can add additional claim owner names in the "Notes" section on the order form below.  If you have any questions about the purchase and transfer process for mining claims contact us on the form below.

Cash Price & Owner-Financing Options


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$6,500 USD