Prospecting:

Cotton Patch Gold Mine & Campground gives you several ways to find the yellow stuff! No need to be a pro... everyone can become a prospector with the right tools and our friendly staff to get you up and running.

Cotton Patch Gold Mine is now an Official GPAA (Gold Prospectors Asssociation of American) Member. Show membership card for 10% discounts on all supplies and services.

Panning: (rates)

Pan for gold in one of our many stand up panning troughs. Easy on the back and fun. We supply the pan, material (dirt)... you supply the excitement of finding gold!

Magic Spiral Wheels: (rates)

Rent one of our Gold Magic Spiral Wheels. Just slowly scoop in the material and let the Magic Wheel do the rest. All the gold collects in the very center of the wheel.

Sluicing & Hibanking (rates)

Reserve your spot in the creek for Sluicing, Power Sluicing or Hibanking. Take prospecting to the next level... it's simple to learn and fun to watch the gold collect.