“If you love being outside, in the mountains, or playing in the mud,” she says, then there is a good chance you will find prospecting fun, too. Pat and Jason started prospecting for gold together eight years ago, while Angela just got into it a couple years back. While cautiously climbing over slippery rocks to get to the water, I ran into Angela Tinder, her husband Jason, and their friend Pat Widener. Jason and Angela Tinder with friend Pat Widener pan for gold along Clear Creek. So, make sure to do your research if you are thinking of going outside of a designated area. There are also mining claims in many areas, and violating one can result in arrest. (Though the state says it is “generally OK to take flakes.”) The Bureau of Land Management allows people to look for gold with basic, non-mechanical equipment on most public lands without a permit, but some areas, such as the Arkansas River area, do require permits. If you’re in a state park, any nuggets you find are technically state property and must be reported to park staff. In certain parks, such as Arapahoe Bar, gold panning is only allowed within certain limits, and the boundary is designated by neon signs on either end. But Arapahoe Bar Gold Panning Park is one of the better spots, mostly because the original prospectors from Colorado’s gold rush did not work that area.īefore you rush out to pan for riches, it’s important to know the laws. There are plenty of spots to find gold across the state- Finding Gold in Colorado has lots of resources for where to go and the Golden History Museum & Park also has guides in its library. I’m at Arapahoe Bar Gold Panning Park, a favorite local spot for gold prospectors in Denver, novice and expert alike. That's only $1 per issue! Subscribe Today »
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