Where can I look for gold in Alaska?

Hi,

We get this question a lot! The best bet for beginners is to go to free public locations or one of the "pay-to-mine" sites to see if prospecting for gold really is something you are interested in. You can often learn a lot by just watching what others are doing at these locations, and many miners like helping beginners learn the ropes. See http://www.akmining.com/mine/recsites.htm for a list of locations with maps and more.

Another good way to get started is to join a local club. Visit the Alaska Gold Prospectors website at http://www.alaskagolddiggers.org/ for information regarding this active Anchorage group. It is free to join, and the club is loaded with people willing to help you get started.

Finally, be aware that wandering around randomly looking for gold can get you in trouble if you end up prospecting on a mining claim without permission from the owner. See http://www.akmining.com/mine/mcalaska.htm for information on how to research mining claims in Alaska. You can find information on rules and permits that may apply in some situations at http://www.akmining.com/mine/permits.htm