Crooked River

Overview

Both of these mining claims are located “on” the infamous Crooked River gold bearing tributary just about Idaho City. With the amount of history that this drainage already has (from bucket dredging lower sections in the 1930s), from the dozens of mining claims existing and abutting we have listed over the years, not much more really needs said about Crooked River “history” for gold. If you have talked to me in person, where I have shared stories about clients I have sold mining claims to finding ounces of gold just metal detecting on a weekend (and still as a testimonial on our website), it was from this portion of this same river. These pictures where taken in this fall (in 2026), so as you can see, there is ample year-round water, with not just one, but two well graded roads going across both of these mining claims (one road the NF 348 on the claim extending up Crooked River, while the main NF 384 extending up the gold bearing Willow Creek…again “across” these claims). Both of these have some very nice existing camping areas on them, but I also took pictures of flat areas next to the road, as it appears that in some areas new camping spots could easily be established. You can also read more about the “Crooked River”, but clicking directly on the highlighted “Crooked River” region name. This area is also well known for its recreational activities, with nearby fishing (Crooked River), hunting (saw big game on these claims just last week), cross country skiing & snowshoeing trails along with yurts scattered throughout the area.

These mining claims are abutting one another and IGM will consider a bundle price of $5,000 for both claims.

Crooked Willow

Crooked TR782

Show Me The Gold

Driving Directions: The claims are located 23 miles outside the historic town of Idaho City. Driving directions to the claims: from Boise, travel north on HWY 21 to approximately 18 miles past Idaho City to the Jackson Peak Lookout turnout (Edna Creek Campground is at this junction). Turn right (east) on Crooked River Road (NF 384) for approximately 6.2 miles. Turn left (north east) at the Willow Creek Campground junction onto NF 348, but “AT” this junction you will be “on” the west side of the Crooked Willow mining claim. Technically BOTH Crooked Willow mining claim and Crooked TR782 extend up BOTH roads (with signs posted along each roads). This is due to fact that while Crooked River is the prominent gold bearing tributary (up NF 348), the main road (NF 384) following Willow Creek, while a smaller tributary/drainage is a gold-bearing creek as well. On the NF 384 or NF 348 (past this junction for) about 850 feet, you will reach “Crooked TR782” mining claim (on either road). Signs have been posted along the road on both NF 384 (along gold bearing Willow Cr) as well as NF 348 (along the main Crooked River).