Rye Patch Canyon

Historical Record

Rye Patch Canyon was a 20-acre unpatented placer claim in Pershing County, Nevada. Situated in the renowned Rye Patch nugget-shooting district, this claim offered dry wash and canyon placer potential.

Rocky Gold Canyonis a 20 acre placer claim in the famous nugget-shooting and placer district of Rye Patch, Nevada. While most recreational placer claims in this district are found on the west side of the Rye Patch Reservoir, this unique 20 acre placer claim is in the actual district boundaries, located on the east side of the reservoir along a tributary creek flowing through a rocky canyon.

The surrounding areas are largely blanket claimed by major mining companies, fortunately however there is only one other claim along this creek.

Every handful will yield you black sands, and multiple placer gold pockets are easily found in the low pressure zones under small waterfalls, bends.  The decomposing granite serves as bedrock, often times just a few inches to a foot under the waters surface.

You'll see from the picture below a decent amount of water flow.  You can expect this claim to stay wet through the middle of summer.  However, since it is not spring fed this is a seasonal creek where you'll have your best mining in Spring - Early Summer months!

Claim Features (Historical)

• 20 acres of unpatented placer ground
• Located in Nevada, Pershing County, Rye Patch District
• Primary commodity: Gold
• Historic mining area with proven mineral potential
• Sold through Mountain Man Mining™