Gold Fork
Claims
Placer and Lode Gold Mining Claims In Idaho
About the Area
Gold Fork River is a really sound place to own an exceptional gold mining claim. Over the decade of having claims on this drainage, it is by far the one of the most popular areas requested. The scenery going up and down the river is incredible, with it common to see big game wildlife. I think the main reason for the interest in this area, is due to what clients have been reported finding on their mining claims. Now granted, often time areas of bedrock are worked when finding larger pickers and nuggets, so get down deep into the deposit if you are looking for the bigger keepers. I would also note however, that I typically see 80% of the recovery in fine gold (50+ mesh), so should be ample to recover there as well.
Show me the Gold
Other features in the area include the Gold Fork Hot Springs which is 2 to 3 miles downstream of the mining claims. Full services are available in Cascade (21 miles away), Donnelly (12 miles away) or McCall (23 miles away).
Driving Directions from Boise: Take HWY 55 (from State Street aka HWY 44), north out of Boise towards McCall. You will stay on HWY 55 for approximately 83 miles, which is roughly 13 miles past Cascade (or 3 miles south of before reaching Donnelly). You will turn right (east) on Davis Creek Lane (Gold Fork Hot Springs and River access sign). Stay on this road for approximately 2.5 miles, then turn right at the T (just after the bridge) on Gold Fork Rd. The name of the road eventually changes to NF Road-498, after following this for another approximately 7 miles, you will have reached the claim. The claims start approximately 3 miles past the Gold Fork Hot Springs establishment.
